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International Restrictions:
*Entry to Samoa: Samoa’s international borders are currently closed under an ongoing State of Emergency, unless approved by the Samoan government due to exceptional circumstances, e.g. repatriation. In these exceptional circumstances, travellers including crew are now required to be fully vaccinated before entry into Samoa with any vaccine pre-qualified by WHO. For further details please see https://www.health.gov.ws/
All international cruise ships and yachts will not be granted entry into Samoa.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Samoa: A State of Emergency was declared on 20 March 2020. Public transport, including bus and ferry services, have now resumed a normal schedule, apart from on Sundays.
*Accommodation: Accommodation, including hotels and private rentals, is available in Samoa, though certain requirements may be applicable.
*Public places and services: Under the new restrictions, some gatherings such as church services, village meetings, and non-contact sport events are permitted. Markets have been allowed to reopen, although street vendors remain prohibited from selling on footpaths. Restaurants and entertainment venues have also been allowed to reopen at reduced capacity, due to social distancing rules. A ban on most gatherings and public activities remains in place on Sundays.