American Samoa

U.S. citizen entry for American Samoa employment. A U.S. citizen can enter American Samoa under its separate territorial rules using proof of U.S. citizenship and employment assignment.

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U.S. citizen entry for American Samoa employment

Lawful entry and residence as a U.S. citizen under American Samoa’s territorial rules; no foreign-national work sponsorship is implied.

Who qualifies

American Samoa controls its own border. A U.S. citizen must carry a valid U.S. passport or certified birth certificate and either onward/return passage or proof of employment and assignment in American Samoa.
U.S. Department of the Interior: American Samoa travel requirements
Present citizenship and entry documents to the American Samoa immigration officer at the port of entry; a driver’s licence does not replace the required travel evidence.
American Samoa Code Annotated, section 41.0502: Entry requirements

You keep your U.S. citizenship.

Does it fit your family?

One question, from the program’s own rules.

Do you have a binding job offer in that country?

Not legal advice.

What it takes.

Time: Processing starts after the authority accepts a complete file; travel and work begin only after the required permission issues.
Cost: The authority assesses its filing charge under the fee schedule in force on submission, plus document costs.
The hard part: Meeting American Samoa’s distinct entry documentation and obtaining a genuine local employment assignment or onward ticket.

This visa doesn’t lead to a passport.

2027
First residence permit
1 year, renewable for 1 year at a time.

Two passports: Yes. You keep your U.S. citizenship.

Time on this program does not count toward permanent residence or citizenship; the family would need to switch to one that does.
This permission is temporary or job-specific and does not by itself create a local permanent-residence or citizenship option.

The law behind these dates

U.S. Department of the Interior: American Samoa travel requirements

Living there.

Time you must spend there: The program sets no minimum number of days. Renewal still expects it to be your home.
Tax: Where you become tax resident follows the days you spend there and where your home is. We map it for your family before you move.

We never file a tax return. We tell you what applies and brief the professional who does.

Start today.

Arrange proof of local employment and assignment, then travel with a U.S. passport and the required entry documents.Open doi.gov ↗
Gather these documents.
- The signed job offer, salary, and recognized qualifications
- Health cover for the move

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