Indian citizens moving to American Samoa (United States territory)
Indian nationals typically move to American Samoa (United States territory) through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by American Samoa Department of Legal Affairs, so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 9 American Samoa routes — 3 can be started without a job offer, and 1 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
Tourist-entry rules for Indian nationals are set by American Samoa Department of Legal Affairs and change periodically — check the official entry-requirements page before travelling. Either way, tourist entry does not confer the right to work, study long-term, or establish residence.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a American Samoa (United States territory) consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Indian citizens
Of the 9 American Samoa (United States territory) routes we cover, 3 can be started without an employer sponsor and 1 have confirmed permanent residence mapping. Language-test requirements vary by route — check each route below for the requirement set out in its official source.
All American Samoa (United States territory) routes open to Indian applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
U.S. Citizen or National Entry Documents
American Samoa entry-document guidance for U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals travelling to the territory.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Samoa 10-Day Visitor Permit
American Samoa short visitor-permit route for citizens of the Independent State of Samoa using the 10-day treatment.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
U.S. Visa Waiver 30-Day Visitor Permit
American Samoa 30-day visitor-permit handling for travellers from U.S. Visa Waiver Program countries.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Non-U.S. 30-Day Sponsored Visitor Permit
American Samoa visitor-permit route for non-U.S. travellers who need local sponsorship for a short visit.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement
Employment-Based Residency Petition
American Samoa employment-based residency route for foreign nationals whose right to live and work depends on an approved local petition.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement
Family-Based Residency Petition
American Samoa family or sponsor-based residency petition route for spouses, dependants and other eligible family cases.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement
Permanent Resident Status
American Samoa permanent resident status for people who meet the statutory and board-administered residence criteria.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement
Foreign Investor Entry Permit
American Samoa foreign investor entry-permit framework for qualifying investment activity.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement
Guest Worker Permit
American Samoa guest worker permit for eligible workers under the statutory guest-worker chapter.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement
Frequently asked questions
Can Indian citizens enter American Samoa (United States territory) without a visa?+
Tourist-entry rules for Indian nationals are set by American Samoa Department of Legal Affairs and change periodically — check the official entry-requirements page before travelling. Either way, tourist entry does not confer the right to work, study long-term, or establish residence.
Which American Samoa (United States territory) visa routes are best suited to Indian applicants?+
Indian nationals typically move to American Samoa (United States territory) through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by American Samoa Department of Legal Affairs, so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Indian applicants typically apply for a American Samoa (United States territory) visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a American Samoa (United States territory) consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with American Samoa (United States territory)'s immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Indian citizens need a job offer to move to American Samoa (United States territory)?+
Not necessarily. 3 of the 9 American Samoa (United States territory) routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Indian citizens get permanent residence in American Samoa (United States territory)?+
Yes. 1 of the 9 American Samoa (United States territory) routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.