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Who needs a visa for Samoa?

Entry rules for Samoa by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Immigration), Samoa, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 198 countries and territories can visit Samoa without a visa, most for up to 90 days.

Visa-free
198
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
0

About 0 people (0% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Samoa: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, SamoaReport a change

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Samoa entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days, extendable198India, China, United States, IndonesiaMinistry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Samoa

Visa-free for 90 days, extendable: India, China, the US and 195 more

198 nationalities

Free visitor permit on arrival; return ticket, passport valid 6 months beyond departure, accommodation details and funds.

Source: Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Immigration), Samoa, checked Foreign nationals who do not hold a valid Temporary Resident Permit or Samoan Citizenship will be issued with a free 90 days Visitors Permit upon arrival.

Where to apply

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Samoa?

It depends on your passport: 198 nationalities are visa-free. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Samoa?

No, not for a short stay. Indian citizens can visit Samoa visa-free for up to 90 days, extendable (Free visitor permit on arrival; return ticket, passport valid 6 months beyond departure, accommodation details and funds.) (Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Immigration), Samoa, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Samoa?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Samoa visa-free for up to 90 days, extendable (Free visitor permit on arrival; return ticket, passport valid 6 months beyond departure, accommodation details and funds.) (Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Immigration), Samoa, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Sources and changes

  1. Border services (Samoa Immigration)mpmc.gov.ws · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Permit services (Samoa Immigration)mpmc.gov.ws · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Immigration), Samoa. No change since.

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