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Head of Mission
Australian High Commissioner to Samoa
Direct Aid Program (DAP)
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible, small grants program for selected recipient countries, funded by the Australian Government through AusAID and managed by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The goal of DAP is to address humanitarian hardship while at the same time advancing Australia's international relations and public diplomacy objectives. In 2008-09, the total DAP budget is $4.5 million.
Scholarships
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)
Consular: On-line registration for Australians overseas
We encourage use of this online registration service by Australians planning to reside overseas for extended periods, and those travelling to locations where there are security risks.
Information for Australian Travellers
Consular Duty Officer (24 hour): +61 2 6261 3305
Toll Free (local call cost - within Australia only) 1300 555 135
Travel Advice from the Department
Australian Travellers' Bulletin
Australian travellers and residents in Samoa are encouraged to register with the Australian High Commission in Samoa and seek updated information on current security issues.
Centrelink
For More Information go to www.centrelink.gov.au
Passports
Other Australian Embassies, consulates and missions websites around the world
Immigration
For More Information go to www.immi.gov.au
NEW IMMIGRATION FEES – EFFECTIVE 1 July 2010.
PLEASE NOTE THAT STARTING FROM 1 July 2010, ALL IMMIGRATION FEES (AUD / WST) WILL BE CHANGED AS FOLLOWS:
Temporary Entry Fee (AUD$) Fee (WST$)
Visitor Visa $105 $258
Transit visa No fee No fee
Temporary Business Entry (456-short stay) $105 $258
Medical treatment - up to 3 months No fee No fee
- more than 3 months $55 $135
Student visa $556 $1353
Temporary Residence
- single application $265 $652
NZ Citizen (Family) $235 $578
- 11 or more a/ns, lodged together $2,650 $6,518
Migration
Migration/Temporary Entry Application Pack
- Partner, Child, Parent, Other Family $10 $25
- All other Packs $20 $49
- Migration Application: Partner, Fiancé, Child, $1,735 $4,267
Adoption, Aged Dependent Relative,
Remaining Relative
- Migration Application: Orphan/Carer $1060 $2,607
Citizenship
Citizenship by Conferral – General Eligibility $260 $639
Citizenship by Conferral – Other situations $130 $320
Declaratory certificate $60 $148
Registration by Descent – 1st child $120 $295
- Additional Child $95 $234
Renunciation of Citizenship $285 $701
Resumption of Citizenship $70 $172
Other
Resident Return Application $260 $639
Resident Return Re-evidencing $100 $246
Extended Eligibility Visa (sub-class 445) $185 $455
Application lodged in Australia
Skilled Migration $2,575 $6,333
Parent Migration $1,735 $4,267
All fees are payable only by CASH or BANK CHEQUE in Samoan Tala.
Office Public Holidays 2010
01 January 2010 (Friday): New Year’s Day
26 January 2010 (Tuesday): Australia Day
2 April 2010 (Friday): Good Friday
5 April 2010 (Monday): Easter Monday
26 April 2010 (Monday): in lieu of ANZAC Day
10 May 2010 (Monday): Mothers-of-Samoa Day (day after Mother’s Day holiday)
31 May 2010 (Monday): Independence Day
01 June 2010 (Tuesday): Independence Day
9 August 2010 (Monday): Samoan Father’s Day (day after Father’s Day holiday)
11 October 2010 (Monday): Lotu-A-Tamaiti (day after White Sunday holiday)
24 December 2010 (Friday): additional DFAT holiday
27 December 2010 (Monday): in lieu of Christmas Day
28 December 2010 (Tuesday): in lieu of Boxing Day
29 December 2010 (Tuesday): APS Holiday
