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American Samoa Sponsored Non-US 30-Day Visitor Permit

15 facts quoted from the official source

Sponsored visitor permit for a traveller without a US visa, green card or visa-waiver eligibility.

Route type
Short stay & visit
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Local Court And Medical Clearance RequiredA clearance from the American Samoa Medical Center business office and the District Court of American Samoa.via osas.as
  • Local Sponsor RequiredA qualified local sponsor must apply IN PERSON at the Immigration Office on your behalf.
  • Outside Us Visa Or Waiver Route RequiredIf you do not have a US visa, visa-waiver, or green card, a qualified local sponsor must apply IN PERSON at the Immigration Office on your behalf.
  • Sponsor Age MinTo qualify, the sponsor must be at least 21 years old, and be either a US citizen or national.
  • Sponsor Status OptionsTo qualify, the sponsor must be at least 21 years old, and be either a US citizen or national.
  • Character and securityA medical clearance and police clearance from the country of origin, unless the Attorney General or his designee waives one or more such clearances.via osas.as
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementProof of valid travel documents and round trip tickets or onward passage, and a valid passport that will not expire during the visit.via osas.as
Also stated by the source
  • Application ChannelA qualified local sponsor must apply IN PERSON at the Immigration Office on your behalf.
  • Eligibility summaryIf you do not have a US visa, visa-waiver, or green card, a qualified local sponsor must apply IN PERSON at the Immigration Office on your behalf.
  • Official source basisIf you do not have a US visa, visa-waiver, or green card, a qualified local sponsor must apply IN PERSON at the Immigration Office on your behalf.
  • Report summaryIf you do not have a US visa, visa-waiver, or green card, a qualified local sponsor must apply IN PERSON at the Immigration Office on your behalf.
  • Extension AllowedYes, a one-time 30-day extension may be requested for a fee of $50.checked 2026-07-26
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feePay a $40 USD non-refundable fee.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Stay Days MaxA visitor granted a 30-day permit may apply for only one extension of 30 days.via osas.as
  • Stay Days MinApplications must be submitted in person within 3-5 business days prior to travel.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to American Samoa?
The official source states: Sponsored visitor permit for a traveller without a US visa, green card or visa-waiver eligibility.

Every answer is quoted from the official legalaffairs.as.gov page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 15 points against the official source; 15 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source legalaffairs.as.govLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this American Samoa government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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