Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

Taking food into Samoa

Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Samoa

For the second time in three years, in late July we're travelling from New Zealand to Samoa. Landing at Faleolo Airport early morning then heading to the ferry for an 8am crossing to Savaii where we'll be for 12 days, staying in Fagamalo next door to the Le Lagoto resort. We are thinking of taking some herbs and spices with us along with canned food. Does anyone know whether there are restrictions on taking food into Samoa and if so what they are?

Thanks in anticipation.

About the same rules apply as when entering New Zealand. You will have to declare any kind of food for inspection and anything fresh will go to the bin. Canned stuff might get through as long as it is not meat. Check out the Samoa Quarantine Website for details plus contact.

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