Registration · Samoa
Do you need to register your drone in Samoa?
Operator registration
Yes, required
A permit issued by MWTI is required for both recreational and commercial use, with an application including ID, drone photos, weight and planned flight path; fee WST 100 (recreational) or WST 200 (commercial/other use) per drone. Application required at least 7 working days ahead, minimum 5 working days processing.
Insurance
Mandatory for commercial operators and for any operation within 4 km of an aerodrome, even recreational.
Verify officially before flying
Source: MWTI — Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure, Samoa
Open official siteLast checked: 2026-08
Other pages about Samoa
Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.