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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Samoa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom High Commission in Apia, Samoa
Cross Island Road (100 Metres Off Beach Road) Apia Samoa
Phone: +64 (0) 4 924 2888
Working hours: Close now (Open in 15 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Samoan and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 day, 20 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 3 days, 20 hours |
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 2 months |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Samoa?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Samoa including and Apia.
2 - Do Samoan citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Samoa (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Samoa?
The British representative offices in Samoa will be closed in observance of the following Samoan and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Orthodox New Year (GB) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (1 day, 14 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Samoa
London, United Kingdom time is 13:00 hours behind Apia, Samoa
Apia, Samoa
09:15AMMonday, January 12, 2026
London, United Kingdom
20:15PMSunday, January 11, 2026