Visa requirements for Samoa citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Samoa. As of 2026, Samoa citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 129 countries and territories, ranking the Samoan passport 35th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

Samoa signed a mutual visa waiver agreement with Schengen Area countries on 28 May 2015.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. 1 month The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Samoan citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. 120 days and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). Transit visa is not required. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 3 months 14 days Visa-free for 30 days for holders a Schengen visa or a national visa of country of EU, must arrive via Minsk International Airport. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 90 days 90 days 3 months 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 6 months eTA required if arriving by air. 30 days Visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports. Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival. 30 days The duration of stay in mainland China is 30 days at a time, and no more than 90 days within any 180-day period. 180 days 90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period 45 days 90 days 30 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 31 days 6 months 90 days 30 days Conditions apply. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days up to 90 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport 4 months 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area Gabon e-Visa 90 days 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 3 months Visa is not required up to 90 days if holding a valid residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, GCC member state the United States the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area Member State. 90 days 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 60 days 30 days Conditions apply. 30 days 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries : Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. May apply online 3 months 3 months 30 days 30 days e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:

To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 1 month Extendable for 2 additional months Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket. 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days 90 days 30 days 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 30 days 90 days May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. 30 days 28 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes. 90 days 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy not required. May transit without visa if transit is through Auckland Airport and for no longer than 24 hours, subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 90 days Visa is not required for stays upto 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member state. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 1 monthEligible to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes. Eligible to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes. Online Visa eligible. 30 days 180 days eVisa, Papua New Guinea (PNG) Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA) 60 days 180 days 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 60 days For a maximum total stay of 90 days within one calendar year period 30 days 6 weeks 1 month Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. 90 days 3 months 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 30 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period). 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area 3 months 30 days At Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port only. 15 days . 1 month 3 months May apply online. 30 days 30 days May apply online. May apply also using 'Smart service'. and Crown dependencies 6 months Official electronic visa portal of the Republic of Uzbekistan 30 days 90 days Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers. Vietnam eVisa, Vietnam Immigration Department 30 days 90 days 3 months

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories

Territory Conditions of access Notes China 30 days 30 days Denmark France French West Indies Visa free for overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique Visa required for overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin 3 months Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Stays longer than 28 days per 12-month period require a permit.Control (entry, settlement and commercial enterprises) ordinance 1960, Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia Gazette, consolidated version as of 3 May 2016. 3 months Special permit required. 14 days visa free and landing fee US$35 or tax of US$5 if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period Visitor's Pass granted on arrival valid for 4/10/21/60/90 days for 12/14/16/20/25 pound sterling. Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

See also Visa policy of Samoa Samoan passport

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