{"metadata":{"generated":{"timestamp":1393624893,"date":"2014-02-28 23:01:33"}},"data":{"country-iso":"AS","advisory-state":0,"has-advisory-warning":0,"has-regional-advisory":0,"has-content":1,"update-metadata":"","eng":{"name":"American Samoa","url-slug":"american-samoa","friendly-date":"June 19, 2013 15:45 ","advisory-text":"Exercise normal security precautions","recent-updates":"The Health tab was updated - PHAC travel health advice.","advisories":"
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The decision to travel is your responsibility. You are also responsible for your personal safety abroad. The purpose of this Travel Advice is to provide up-to-date information to enable you to make well-informed decisions.<\/p>\n
Petty and violent crime occurs on occasion. Ensure that your personal belongings, passports and other travel documents are secure at all times.<\/span>\n Traffic drives on the right. Roads are generally in poor condition. Buses and taxis are available.<\/span><\/p>\n Consult our Transportation Safety page<\/a> in order to verify if national airlines meet safety standards.<\/p>\n You are encouraged to register<\/a> with the High Commission of Australia in Apia, Samoa, in order to receive the latest information on situations and events that could affect your safety.<\/p>\n Stray dogs are a problem. Do not approach or feed them as they can become aggressive.<\/p>\n Tidal changes can cause powerful currents in the many coastal lagoons that surround the islands, and several fatal swimming accidents are recorded each year. Consult local residents and tour operators for information on possible hazards and on safe swimming areas.<\/p>","entry-exit":" It is the sole prerogative of each country or region to determine who is allowed to enter. Canadian consular officials cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet entry requirements. The following information on entry and exit requirements has been obtained from the authorities of the United States (U.S.). However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is your responsibility to check with the Embassy of the United States of America<\/a> or one of its consulates<\/a> for up-to-date information.<\/p>\n Official (special and diplomatic) passport holders must consult the Official Travel page<\/a>, as they may be subject to different entry requirements.<\/p>\n Canadians must present a passport<\/a> to visit American Samoa, which must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of expected departure from that territory. They do not require a visa for stays of less than 30 days provided they have proof of onward or return travel.<\/p>\n Canadians who are permanent residents of the U.S. must comply with special entry requirements. For more information, consult the U.S. Customs and Border Protection<\/a>.<\/p>\n Non-citizen permanent residents of Canada and their children, as well as a number of other people, require a non-immigrant visa to enter the U.S. Additional information is available from Passport Canada and from the Embassy of the United States of America in Ottawa<\/a>.<\/p>\n Women who are more than six months pregnant will be refused entry.<\/p>\n Travellers entering the U.S. by air or by sea are required to provide additional information, such as their address while in the U.S., including U.S. territories. They may also be asked for evidence of residential, employment or educational ties to Canada, proof that the trip is for a legitimate purpose and is of a reasonable length, and proof of financial support while in the country.<\/p>\n More information on border security programs currently in force in the U.S. is available from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some Canadians may have U.S. as well as Canadian citizenship through birth in the U.S. or through naturalization or descent. Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, U.S. citizens are required to present a valid U.S. passport to enter or re-enter the U.S. by air. Although U.S. authorities do not formally require dual nationals to carry both a U.S. and a Canadian passport, carrying both documents as proof of citizenship may facilitate both entry into the U.S. and returning to Canada. For more information, consult the Dual Citizenship section<\/a> of the website of the Embassy of the United States of America in Ottawa, as well as our publication entitled Dual Citizenship: What You Need to Know<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have a criminal record, no matter the severity or the date of the offence, you may be refused entry to the U.S. You may also experience problems when travelling through U.S. airport facilities. A pardon for an offence issued by Canadian authorities is not recognized under U.S. law for the purpose of entry into the U.S. If you have a criminal record, you should contact one of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services<\/a> ports of entry by telephone or contact the Embassy of the United States of America<\/a> or one of its consulates well in advance of your departure from Canada. If you are ineligible to enter the U.S., you may apply for a waiver of ineligibility. This will involve completing Form I-192, \"Advance Permission to Enter the U.S. as a Non-Immigrant.\" There is a fee and it may take several months to process your application. Waiver application forms are available from any port of entry to the U.S., any preclearance site in Canada, and the Embassy of the United States of America<\/a> or one of its consulates in Canada. A list of designated ports of entry that accept filings of waiver applications as well as the application form are available from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection<\/a>.<\/p>\n U.S. ports of entry are computerized and connected to a centralized database. Information is readily available on criminal convictions in both Canada and the U.S. Even though you may have entered the U.S. without hindrance in the past, you could run into difficulty if your record shows a criminal conviction or a previous denial of entry. Attempting to gain entry without a waiver could result in several weeks of detention and a permanent bar from entering the U.S.<\/p>\n If you are an American citizen that left the U.S. to avoid military service and have not since regularized your status, there might be an outstanding warrant for your arrest or you might be ineligible for U.S. entry. If in doubt, check with the nearest U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services<\/a> port of entry. If you need information about regularizing your status with the U.S. military, contact the Embassy of the United States of America<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have an unusual situation concerning entry into the U.S., you should obtain authoritative information from the U.S. authorities immediately before your visit. For more information, consult the Embassy of the United States of America<\/a> or U.S. Customs and Border Protection<\/a>.<\/p>\n Children need special documentation to visit certain countries. Please consult our Children<\/a> page for more information.<\/p>\n Some countries require proof of yellow fever vaccination before allowing entry. Consult the World Health Organization’s country list<\/a> to obtain information on this country’s requirements.<\/p>\n For more detailed information on entry requirements for the U.S., consult our Travel Advice and Advisories page for the United States.<\/p>","health":" Be sure that your routine vaccines<\/a> are up-to-date regardless of your travel destination.<\/p> You may be at risk for these vaccine-preventable diseases while travelling in this country. Talk to your travel health provider about which ones are right for you.<\/p> \n\tHepatitis A<\/a> is a disease of the liver spread by contaminated food or water. All those travelling to regions with a risk of hepatitis A infection should get vaccinated.<\/p>\n<\/details> \n\tHepatitis B<\/a> is a disease of the liver spread through blood or other bodily fluids. Travellers who may be exposed (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment or occupational exposure) should get vaccinated.<\/p>\n<\/details> \n\tSeasonal influenza<\/a> occurs worldwide. The flu season usually runs from November to April in the northern hemisphere, between April and October in the southern hemisphere and year round in the tropics. Influenza (flu) is caused by a virus spread from person to person when they cough or sneeze or through personal contact with unwashed hands. Get the flu shot.<\/p>\n<\/details> \n\tMeasles occurs worldwide but is a common disease in developing countries, particularly in parts of Africa and Asia. Measles<\/a> is a highly contagious disease. Be sure your vaccination against measles is up-to-date regardless of the travel destination. Yellow fever is a disease caused by the bite of an infected mosquito.<\/p> Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.<\/p>Transportation<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
General safety information<\/h3>\n
Travel documents<\/h3>\n
Pregnant women<\/h3>\n
Providing additional information at borders<\/h3>\n
Dual citizenship<\/h3>\n
Criminal record<\/h3>\n
Special cases<\/h3>\n
Children and travel<\/h3>\n
Yellow fever<\/h3>\n
More information<\/h3>\n
Vaccines<\/summary>
Routine Vaccines<\/h3>
Vaccines to Consider<\/h3>
Hepatitis A<\/summary>
Hepatitis B<\/summary>
Influenza<\/summary>
Measles<\/summary>
\n\t <\/p>\n<\/details>Yellow Fever Vaccination<\/h3>