Privacy Policy

Introduction

The American Samoa Government operates the American Samoa Digital Traveler Declaration system for arrival, departure, and transit processing. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our digital traveler declaration service. By using this service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to process your traveler declaration and facilitate your entry into, departure from, or transit through American Samoa. This includes:

Passport Details

• Full name (exactly as shown on passport)
• Date of birth
• Nationality/citizenship
• Passport number
• Certificate of Identity (CI) information, if applicable
• Gender
• Marital status
• Level of education
• Job/occupation

Contact Details in American Samoa

• Where you will be staying (village, hotel, private residence, etc.)
• Local phone number or other reachable contact method
• Local contact person (if applicable)
• Name of sponsor/family (if applicable)
• Main place of stay (hotel/motel or private/family/friends)

Travel Details

• Airline/flight number or vessel name
• Port of embarkation/last port/next destination
• Arrival date/time or departure date/time
• Country of original embarkation
• Country of usual residence
• Transit status and duration in American Samoa
• Length of stay
• Main purpose of entry (returning resident, visiting, transit)
• Purpose of visit (visit relatives/friends, intending residents, holiday/vacation, business/conference, employment, sports, crew member, or other)

Travel History (Last 30 Days)

• Countries visited in the past 30 days (including stopovers and layovers)
• Whether you visited a farm, abattoir, or meat packing house
• Whether you were hiking/camping/hunting in rural areas or parkland

Permit/Authorization Information

• Alien Register number (for returning residents, if applicable)
• Permit type and number (for visitors, if applicable)
• Permit validity dates

Immigration Screening Questions

• Whether you have ever been refused entry to American Samoa or any other country
• Whether you have ever been deported from American Samoa or any other country
• Whether you have a communicable or contagious disease
• Whether you have ever received a court penalty of 12 months imprisonment or longer

Customs Declaration Information (Treasury-Customs Division)

• Number of family members travelling with you
• Whether you packed your own bags
• Prohibited or restricted goods (illicit drugs, explosives, weapons, firearms, ammunition, copyright/trademark infringing materials)
• Tobacco products over personal allowance (more than 200 cigarettes, 100 cigars, or 2 kg tobacco products per adult 21 years and over)
• Alcoholic beverages over personal allowance (more than 1 liter per adult 21 years and over)
• Goods/samples for business, commercial, or trade use, or goods carried on behalf of another person
• Goods obtained overseas or purchased duty-free with combined total of US$500 or more (including gifts, but not for business/commercial/trade purposes)
• Currency or monetary instruments over US$10,000 or foreign equivalent

Agriculture/Quarantine Declaration Information

• Food of any kind
• Animals or animal products (meat, fresh/frozen/dried/smoked/cooked, sausages, jerky, cured meats, packaged foods containing meat)
• Plants or plant products (fresh fruit/vegetables, rooted plants, cuttings, algae, seaweed, soil, sand, growing media, compost, cut flowers, foliage, seeds, bulbs)
• Other risk items (camping/sports gear, equipment/medication used with animals, soils, water, fishing equipment)
• Biological specimens (vaccines, cultures, blood, live/dried/preserved insects, fungi, laboratory equipment)
• Clothing, shoes, hiking/camping gear exposed to farms, animals, soil, or similar environments

Departure Survey Information (Optional)

• Duration of stay and spending amount
• Islands visited during your stay
• Purpose of visit and main attractions
• Feedback for improving tourism services

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

• Immigration Processing: To verify your identity and eligibility to enter, depart, or transit through American Samoa
• Customs Enforcement: To ensure compliance with Treasury-Customs Division regulations regarding restricted goods, duty-free allowances, and currency declarations
• Agriculture/Biosecurity: To protect American Samoa's environment, agriculture, and public health through the Department of Agriculture - Quarantine Division
• Public Health: To monitor and protect public health, especially regarding communicable or contagious diseases
• Border Security: To maintain border security and process travelers efficiently
• Statistical Analysis: To compile anonymized statistics on tourism and travel patterns for government planning
• Communication: To send you your e-Declaration confirmation and any necessary travel updates, or to contact you for Immigration follow-up, customs, or agriculture/biosecurity matters

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• American Samoa Government Agencies: Immigration, Treasury-Customs Division, Department of Agriculture - Quarantine Division, Department of Health, and other relevant agencies as required for processing your declaration
• U.S. Federal Agencies: As required by law, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Law Enforcement: When required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Public Health Authorities: To address health emergencies or disease outbreaks

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

Data Retention

Your traveler declaration data is retained in accordance with American Samoa Government records retention policies and applicable U.S. federal requirements. Generally, traveler declarations are retained for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of travel. Statistical and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for research and planning purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Staff training on data protection practices

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access your traveler declaration records
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Receive a copy of your submitted declaration
• Inquire about how your data is being used

To exercise these rights, please contact the American Samoa Immigration Office using the contact information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses essential cookies to maintain your session while completing the declaration form. These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the service and do not track your browsing activity across other websites. We may also use analytics to understand how visitors use our service to improve user experience.

Children's Privacy

Traveler declarations for minors (individuals under 18 years of age) must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian. We collect the same information for minors as for adult travelers, as required for immigration and customs processing.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact: