Editing Visa Waiver Program (section)

===American Samoa===
U.S. visa policy does not apply to [[American Samoa]], as it has its own entry requirements and maintains control of its own borders. Hence, neither a U.S. visa nor an ESTA can be used to enter American Samoa. If required, an entry permit or electronic authorization must be obtained from the Department of Legal Affairs of American Samoa.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.legalaffairs.as.gov/copy-of-immigration-office-1 | title=Immigration Office, Department of Legal Affairs of American Samoa}}</ref>

Nationals of [[Canada]], [[Marshall Islands]], [[Federated States of Micronesia|Micronesia]], [[Palau]], and countries in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (except Qatar) may visit American Samoa for up to 30 days without an entry permit. However, if arriving by air, they must apply online for an electronic authorization called "OK Board", at least 3 business days before travel, for a fee of 40 [[United States dollar|USD]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.legalaffairs.as.gov/copy-of-entry-permit-waiver-program | title=Entry Permit Waiver Program}}, Department of Legal Affairs of American Samoa.</ref> Nationals of [[Samoa]] may also apply for a similar electronic authorization to visit American Samoa for up to 10 days, for a fee of 10 USD.<ref>[https://www.legalaffairs.as.gov/permit-waiver-10 Entry Permit Waiver Program (PW10)], Department of Legal Affairs of American Samoa.</ref>

Nationals of other countries need an entry permit, which must be requested by a local sponsor at the Immigration Office of the Department of Legal Affairs of American Samoa.<ref>[https://www.legalaffairs.as.gov/30-day-permit-info 30-day permit], Department of Legal Affairs of American Samoa.</ref>