{"id":304,"date":"2026-11-03T21:25:39","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T21:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration.gov.ws\/?page_id=304"},"modified":"2026-11-03T21:25:39","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T21:25:39","slug":"terms-of-use","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/immigration.gov.ws\/sm\/terms-of-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Terms of use"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"304\" class=\"elementor elementor-304\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab9e8f04 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section sc-page-hero \" data-id=\"ab9e8f04\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"ab9e8f04\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1976575d e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-page-hero-inner \" data-id=\"1976575d\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"1976575d\">\n    <nav class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73cc0984 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-nav sc-crumbs \" data-id=\"73cc0984\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"73cc0984\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sc-crumb-link e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"74d733ac\"><a href=\"\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-paragraph-link-base e-default-a\">\n\t\tHome\n\t<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-660cc238-e156 e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"c57e7e05\">\u203a<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-63faa6a0-b600 e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"aa1c036f\">Terms of use<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/nav>\n\t\t\t<h1 data-interaction-id=\"ad546d3c\" class=\"sc-page-h1 e-heading-base e-default-h1\">Terms of use<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-lead e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"90f0a1b7\">The terms for using immigration.gov.ws. Last updated: [date of launch].<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0792fa30 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-layout \" data-id=\"0792fa30\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"0792fa30\">\n    <main class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-839a595a e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-main sc-main \" data-id=\"839a595a\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"839a595a\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6233c268 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-block \" data-id=\"6233c268\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"6233c268\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"b4b46000\">These terms apply to everyone who uses immigration.gov.ws, the website of the Immigration Division of the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (MPMC), Government of Samoa. By using the site, you agree to them.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec4fd132 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-block \" data-id=\"ec4fd132\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"ec4fd132\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"d0d3cbec\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Information on this website<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"a400f000\">We work to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date. However, requirements, fees and processing times can change, and the website may not yet show the latest change.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"a400f001\"><strong>Before you apply, travel or pay a fee, please check with the Immigration Division.<\/strong> The relevant law, and official decisions made under it, take priority over anything on this website.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"a400f002\">Information on this website is general guidance, not legal advice. It doesn't replace the law or a decision by an immigration officer, and it doesn't guarantee that an application will be approved.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec6fc9e7 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-block \" data-id=\"ec6fc9e7\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"ec6fc9e7\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"cdbaafb1\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Gagana S\u0101moa and English<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6fd7b000\">This website is published in English and Gagana S\u0101moa. If the two versions differ, the English version applies.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-640d3302 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-block \" data-id=\"640d3302\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"640d3302\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"f80b28e7\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Forms and documents<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"3f026000\">You may download, print and copy the forms on this website to apply for our services. Use the latest version from this website; we may not accept older versions of a form.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97b65297 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-block \" data-id=\"97b65297\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"97b65297\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"ad8b53e7\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Copyright<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"10614000\">The content of this website, including text, images, the layout and the forms, belongs to the Government of Samoa unless stated otherwise.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"10614001\">You may copy and share information from this site for personal, non-commercial use, or to help someone with an application, as long as you don't change its meaning and you say it came from immigration.gov.ws.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"10614002\">The Coat of Arms of Samoa may not be used without permission.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6836fc79 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-block \" data-id=\"6836fc79\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"6836fc79\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"e26d257f\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Links to other websites<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"20f01000\">Links to other websites are provided for convenience. We don't control those websites and aren't responsible for their content, availability or privacy practices. A link doesn't mean we endorse the site.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5626a9e7 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-block \" data-id=\"5626a9e7\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"5626a9e7\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"2a939fbc\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Using the website responsibly<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"8b402000\">You must not:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"8b402001\"><ul><li>try to get into parts of the website you aren't authorised to use;<\/li><li>interfere with how the website works, or try to overload it;<\/li><li>use the website to break the law.<\/li><\/ul><\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f3b8c09 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-block \" data-id=\"6f3b8c09\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"6f3b8c09\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"97f7041c\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Fraud warning<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"eab8b000\"><strong>This website never asks for payment.<\/strong> Information is free, and application fees are paid only when you lodge your application at an Immigration office or a Samoan mission overseas.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"eab8b001\">Be careful of websites or people who claim they can guarantee a permit or passport, or who ask you to pay fees to them. If you're unsure, contact us directly.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-961442bd e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-block \" data-id=\"961442bd\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"961442bd\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"b5431345\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Availability<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"f0a7a000\">We try to keep the website available at all times but can't guarantee it. We may change, suspend or remove any part of the website without notice.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de6eb805 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-block \" data-id=\"de6eb805\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"de6eb805\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"d79af9ff\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Liability<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"13194000\">To the extent the law allows, the Government of Samoa isn't responsible for any loss or damage arising from the use of this website or reliance on its content.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-487d110e e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-block \" data-id=\"487d110e\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"487d110e\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"915b2680\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Law<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"04e46000\">These terms are governed by the laws of Samoa.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2325693d e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-block \" data-id=\"2325693d\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"2325693d\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"249f9d1b\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Changes to these terms<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"474db000\">We may update these terms. The version on this page, with the \"Last updated\" date, is the current one.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55e5e06c e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-block \" data-id=\"55e5e06c\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"55e5e06c\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"a014e0d6\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Contact<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"b0a16000\">Questions about these terms: Immigration Division, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Level 1, FMFMII Government Building, Apia. Phone +685 20291, email <a href=\"mailto:immigration@mpmc.gov.ws\">immigration@mpmc.gov.ws<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/main>\n<aside class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9575ada e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-aside sc-aside \" data-id=\"c9575ada\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"c9575ada\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c7da583 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-aside-dark e-6651dcc3-3d29 \" data-id=\"7c7da583\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"7c7da583\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sf-name e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"d27c0f0a\">Questions about this page?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-on-dark e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"df47eb8d\">Contact the Immigration Office or come and see us.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-on-dark-link e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"0c0a898f\"><a href=\"tel:+68520291\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-paragraph-link-base e-default-a\">\n\t\t+685 20291\n\t<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-on-dark-link e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"07798ad1\"><a href=\"mailto:immigration@mpmc.gov.ws\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-paragraph-link-base e-default-a\">\n\t\timmigration@mpmc.gov.ws\n\t<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-on-dark-link e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"0455ee6a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.gov.ws\/sm\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-paragraph-link-base e-default-a\">\n\t\tAll offices and missions \u2192\n\t<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/aside>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home \u203a Terms of use Terms of use The terms for using immigration.gov.ws. 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