ABC Translation · Samoa branch
Certified translation, apostille & legalization in Samoa
Official documents translated, certified and made valid abroad — for families, students, workers and businesses in Apia, across Upolu and Savaiʻi, and Samoans overseas. Samoan, English, Chinese and more than 20 other languages.
- Qualified, certified translators
- Prepared for immigration, courts & universities
- All 11 districts of Samoa — and overseas
- Free, individual quote within one working day
Everything your documents need — in one place
From the translation to the final stamp: we coordinate every step so your documents are accepted the first time.
Certified Translation
Certified translations of official documents, prepared for immigration offices, courts, universities and embassies.
Learn moreLegal & Business Translation
Contracts, company documents, tenders and court files translated by specialist legal translators.
Learn moreApostille
Apostilles for Samoan public documents used in any Hague Convention country — and for foreign documents used in Samoa.
Learn moreEmbassy & Consular Legalization
Legalization of documents for countries outside the Apostille Convention, through ministries and embassies.
Learn moreNotary Services & Certified True Copies
Certified true copies, signature witnessing, statutory declarations and affidavits, coordinated with a notary public.
Learn morePower of Attorney
Translation, bilingual layout, notarisation and apostille of powers of attorney for property, banking, inheritance and business.
Learn moreDocument Retrieval
We obtain official documents in Samoa for you — certificates, police records, court and company documents — even if you live overseas.
Learn moreInterpreting
Consecutive, simultaneous, court, medical and business interpreting in Samoan, English, Chinese and more — on-site or remote.
Learn moreHow it works
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Send your documents
Email a scan or photo, or upload it with the form. Tell us where the document will be used.
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Receive your quote
We check the requirements of the receiving authority and send you a clear, free quote.
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We do the work
Translation, certification, notarisation, apostille or legalization — handled by our team.
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Delivery
Signed PDF by email, printed originals by courier anywhere in Samoa or abroad.
Serving every district of Samoa
Clients across Upolu, Savaiʻi, Manono and Apolima use our services remotely or in person.
Upolu
- TuamasagaApia, Vaitele, Malie, Afega
- AʻanaLeulumoega, Faleasiu, Falelatai, Samatau
- Aiga-i-le-TaiMulifanua, Manono, Apolima
- AtuaLufilufi, Falealili, Aleipata, Lalomanu
- Vaʻa-o-FonotiFagaloa, Samamea, Musumusu
Savaiʻi
- FaʻasaleleagaSalelologa, Sapapaliʻi, Safotulafai, Tuasivi
- GagaʻemaugaSaleaula, Samalaeulu, Matautu
- GagaifomaugaSafotu, Manase, Sasina
- VaisiganoAsau, Falealupo, Sataua
- SatupaʻiteaSatupaʻitea
- PalauliVailoa, Palauli
Towns & villages
Why clients choose ABC Translation
One contact for the whole chain
Translation, notary, apostille and embassy steps coordinated by one project manager.
International network
Our offices and partners abroad handle documents that must be processed in other countries.
Confidential and careful
Your personal documents are seen only by the people working on them.
Clear, honest quotes
Prices depend on the document, language and deadline — so every quote is individual and free.
Languages we translate
Samoan, English and Chinese are our core languages in Samoa. Through our international team we cover many more.
- SamoanGagana Sāmoa
- English
- Chinese中文 · 简体 / 繁體
- TonganLea faka-Tonga
- FijianVosa Vakaviti
- MāoriTe Reo Māori
- TokelauanGagana Tokelau
- FrenchFrançais
- GermanDeutsch
- SpanishEspañol
- ItalianItaliano
- PortuguesePortuguês
- RussianРусский
- Japanese日本語
- Korean한국어
- Hindiहिन्दी
- Arabicالعربية
- Filipino (Tagalog)Filipino
- IndonesianBahasa Indonesia
- VietnameseTiếng Việt
- Thaiไทย
- DutchNederlands
Samoan documents for use abroad
Moving, studying, marrying or doing business overseas? We prepare your Samoan documents for the country that will receive them.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a certified translation cost?
Prices depend on the type and length of the document, the language pair, the format required by the receiving authority and your deadline. That's why we quote every request individually — send us your document and you'll receive a free quote, usually within one working day.
What is the difference between an apostille and embassy legalization?
An apostille is a single certificate that makes a public document valid in all countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention — Samoa has been a party since 1999. Countries outside the Convention require consular or embassy legalization instead, which involves several authentication steps.
Do I need to send my original documents?
For a certified translation, a clear scan or photo is usually enough. For an apostille, legalization or a certified true copy, the original (or an officially issued copy) is generally required. We tell you exactly what is needed before you send anything.
Can you help if I live outside Samoa?
Yes. Many clients live in New Zealand, Australia, the United States or elsewhere. We handle the steps in Samoa on your behalf and send the finished documents to your address by tracked courier.
Does my document need an apostille or embassy legalization?
If the destination country is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, an apostille is usually enough. If it is not, consular or embassy legalization is needed instead. Tell us the destination country and we confirm the correct route before we start.
Request your free quote
Prices vary with the document type, language pair and deadline, so we quote every request individually. Send us the details — we usually reply within one working day.
- Qualified, certified translators
- Prepared for immigration, courts & universities
- All 11 districts of Samoa — and overseas
- Free, individual quote within one working day
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