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Foreign travel advice Samoa
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 1 July 2024 Updated: 1 July 2024 Latest update: Information on the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting between 20 and 26 October and expected disruption ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
From 20 to 26 October, Samoa will host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. There will be large numbers of people attending, including VIPs. This could cause travel disruption. Roads and hotels will be very busy, and access may be restricted.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions.