All Health Restrictions Nixed; Filipino Traveler Recounts “Trauma” Of Being Denied Entry At Faleolo

A business owner says the decision to nix all health restrictions and fully open Samoa’s borders to travelers is “good news” after an employee from the Philippines was denied entry at Faleolo International Airport early this month.

Effective Thursday, 22 September, travelers to Samoa are no longer required to meet stringent health restrictions that were part of Samoa’s travel advisory meant to safeguard the country from the COVID-19 virus and its variants.