OK BOARDS
All foreigners are required to obtain Entry Permits in order to lawfully enter American Samoa. There are circumstances where Entry Permits are not applicable. Those circumstances require travel authorizations referred to as "OK Boards" in order to enter and are detailed below.
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OK Boards for Entry Permit Waiver Program (PW10)- For Samoan Citizens only to travel to American Samoa for up to 10 Days without obtaining an Entry Permit . Click here for more information and to apply online.
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OK Boards for Entry Permit Waiver Program (EPWP) - Under the EPWP, passport holders from select countries around the world may travel to American Samoa without the need for an Entry Permit. Click here for more information and to apply online.
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OK Boards for U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals - American Samoa is considered an international destination and travelers seeking entry must possess a valid, machine readable passport, valid CI or certified birth certificate with a valid government issued photo id and certified marriage certificate if you're carrying your married name before an air carrier allows them on-board. Traveler's sometimes lose their passport or realize, oftentimes a bit too late, that their passport has expired, or they only have copies of their travel document. If traveler is a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. National, they would be eligible for an OK Board. Click here for more information and to apply online.
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Note: For OK Board inquiries, please email travel@la.as.gov