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Philippines passport holders: Single entry for American Samoa. Fee: USD 40 (~USD 40). Processing: 2-4 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Not part of US visa system. Requires Entry Permit from American Samoa Immigration Office (NOT a US visa). Entry permit: USD 40 (~PHP 2,440). US visa does NOT grant entry. Some Filipino community in American Samoa (cannery workers historically).
Visa types: Entry Permit (Visitor); Sponsored Entry Permit; Work Permit (rare — historic Filipino cannery workers); No tourist visa per se — entry permit system. Must be sponsored by AS resident/business OR show return ticket + funds.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: Up to 30 days (tourist). Extensions possible up to 90 days. Note: US transit visa also required for stopover.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Completed entry permit application (form OA-1); Sponsor letter from AS resident/business OR proof of onward travel; Round-trip ticket; Bank statement; Hotel/accommodation proof; Police clearance (some categories); US B1/B2 transit visa (since flights route via Honolulu); PSA Birth Certificate.
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Not part of US visa system. Requires Entry Permit from American Samoa Immigration Office (NOT a US visa). Entry permit: USD 40 (~PHP 2,440). US visa does NOT grant entry. Some Filipino community in American Samoa (cannery workers historically).
Common rejection reasons
Common PH rejections: (1) US transit visa is the real barrier — Filipinos face ~25-30% US visa refusal; (2) Lack of local sponsor in AS; (3) Insufficient justification for travel to such remote destination; (4) Migration intent concerns; (5) Pago Pago cannery historical Filipino workforce — fraud screening; (6) Very high travel cost requires strong funds proof; (7) NAIA offloading risk if itinerary unclear.
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