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Still current at: 25 November 2009
Updated: 20 October 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with a minor amendment to the Summary and the Natural Disasters section.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.

(see travel advice legal disclaimer)

 

Travel advice for this country

Local laws and customs

Gay and lesbian travellers should be aware that, despite examples of men cross-dressing and behaving in a feminine manner within the traditional Pacific culture, homosexual acts in Samoa are illegal.

There are strict regulations concerning the import of firearms,  plant and animal products, pets, drugs and pornographic materials.

You are advised to check local customs and courtesies with the Samoa Tourist Authority:  http://www.visitsamoa.ws.

More information can also be found on the Government of Samoa website:  http://www.govt.ws
 
For more general information for different types of travellers see Your Trip.

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Contacts

New Zealand, Wellington, British High Commission

Address:

44 Hill Street
Wellington 6011

Mailing Address:
P O Box 1812
Wellington 6140

Telephone:

(+64) (4) 924 2888 - This number is NOT for passport or visa enquiries

Visa - 0900 48472 charges apply
         0800 448 972 charged to your credit card
Passport - 0044 208 082 4727  charged to your credit card
                0900 990 202 charges apply

Fax:

(+64) (4) 473 4982 - Policy/Comms
(+64) (4) 924 2810 - Passports
(+64) (4) 924 2809 - Corporate Services

Office hours:

Office hours: GMT: Sun-Thurs: 2045-0500 (Personal Callers to Consular Section between 2100-0200 only)
Local time: Mon-Fri: 0845-1700 (Personal Callers to Consular Section between 0900-1400 only)

Website: http://ukinnewzealand.fco.gov.uk/en/

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