(GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT); At its Special Meeting on Friday 27 th November 2020
Cabinet approved new compulsory regulations for residents returning from overseas on
repatriation flights.

Effective Friday, it is mandatory for all returning Samoans on repatriation flights to sign a
declaration to verify if he or she had contracted the COVID19 or not before they are allowed into
the country.
Those found violating the new mandate is subject to face legal repercussions prescribed by law.
Compulsory medical tests and health regulations dictated by the Travel Advisory are also re-
enforced.
In addition Cabinet also approved for priority to be given to returning residents from New
Zealand and Samoan students who have completed scholarship studies in Australia on two
flights scheduled for the 4 th and 7 th of December.
Repatriation flights for Samoans in Fiji including scholarship students, missionary workers, etc.
are being organized with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade taking the lead as the
implementing agency.
For clarification on all repatriation flights contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade at
Phone 21-171 during working hours.