Samoa

Samoa was the first former territory in the Pacific to become independent, in 1962. Consisting of seven volcanic islands, Samoa lies to the north-east of Fiji and east of the international dateline. Its Polynesian traditions remain a central force in Samoan life.

Economic and trade information

• Samoa country brief
• Samoa country/economy fact sheet (PDF)
• Australia Pacific Islands Business Council

Resources

Map (external site)

Travel information

• Travel Advice for Samoa
• Before you travel:
  • Passports Australia
  • Visa information
  • Top 10 travel tips
• Assistance to Australian travellers: Consular Services Charter

Heads of Government

• Includes Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Foreign, Trade and Aid Ministers.

Embassies and consulates

Australian

Australian High Commission in Samoa

Samoa

• High Commission of Samoa
• Consulates of Samoa

Contacts

Contact details for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Pacific Islands Branch
R.G Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
BARTON ACT 0221
Australia
Phone: +61 2 6261 1111
Fax: +61 2-6261 2332

Contact details for Samoa

Foreign Affairs
PO Box L1681
Apia, Samoa
Tel: +685 21500
Fax: +685 21504

Trade, Commerce and Industry

PO Box 862
Apia, Samoa
Tel: +685 20471
Fax: +685 21646