Samoa
Consensual relations between men are criminalized under the Crimes Act 2013 (Sections 67-71), with a maximum penalty of 7 years' imprisonment. The government has explicitly rejected international recommendations for decriminalization citing cultural and religious sensitivities. There is no legal recognition of unions. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Samoa
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · max penalty 7 years
Crimes Act (2013), Section 67 "sodomy" (5 years) · Section 71 "keeping place of resort for homosexual acts" (7 years) · law not enforced
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union · Prime Minister has rejected marriage equality
Official sources
check before traveling to Samoa
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.