Government Advisory
20
LowLevel 1: Exercise normal precautions
Samoa
OceaniaHigher risk than 13% of countries. Main concerns: transport reliability and tourist scams.
Traveler Practical Risk
21
LowConfidence: high. Main drivers: transport reliability, tourist scams, civil unrest.
Risk Profile
Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions
🚌Transport
Oceania avg: 4640
🎭Scams
Oceania avg: 3935
📢Civil Unrest
Oceania avg: 3628
🌊Natural Disaster
Oceania avg: 2724
🏥Health
Oceania avg: 3518
⚠️Violent Incident
Oceania avg: 1812
🔓Petty Crime
Oceania avg: 157
Practical advice
- ✓Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 3/10/2025
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-03-10 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions — Samoa
- Is Samoa safe to travel to?
- Samoa has a practical risk score of 21/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are transport reliability and tourist scams.
- What are the main travel risks in Samoa?
- The primary risk factors for travelers in Samoa are: transport reliability, tourist scams, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
- What is the current travel advisory for Samoa?
- The U.S. Department of State advisory for Samoa is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- What safety tips should I know before visiting Samoa?
- Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
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