Foreign travel advice

Samoa

Health

Before you travel check that:Ìý

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may needÌý

  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuationÌýÌý

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.Ìý

Emergency medical numberÌý

Call 911 and ask for an ambulance.Ìý

Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.Ìý

Vaccine recommendations and health risksÌý

At least 8 weeks before your trip:ÌýÌý

  • check the latest Ìý
  • see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the ÌýÌý

See , including:ÌýÌý

  • Zika virusÌý
  • dengueÌý

MedicationÌý

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.Ìý

Read .Ìý

Healthcare in SamoaÌý

If you have a medical emergency, evacuation to Australia, New Zealand or Hawaii is likely to be the only option for treatment.ÌýÌý

Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.Ìý

Travel and mental healthÌý

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .Ìý