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SamoaVisit & tourismLast checked October 17, 2026

Samoa visitor permit on arrival

no visa needed for short visits

Samoa does not require visitors to get a visa in advance for short visits. Samoa Immigration (Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet) issues a 90-day visitor permit on arrival with the arrival card, provided travellers meet passport, ticket and funds requirements. Longer stays need a permit applied for through a Samoan mission abroad, and extensions in Apia are handled by Samoa Immigration using form MPMC100. Work is not allowed on a visitor permit.

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Life in Samoa

Money

3

Currency

Samoan Tala

WST

Samoan Tala

Cost of living

67

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

20–27%

Income tax (national)

VAGST 15%

Nil tax up to WST 576 a fortnight (about WST 15,000 a year); 20% then 27% on higher income.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

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Who it’s for

Tourists, family visitors and other short-term visitors of all nationalities.

Eligibility

  • Passport

    Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.

    Official wording

    Valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

  • Travel and funds

    Show a confirmed onward or return ticket, visas for your next destination, sufficient funds and a confirmed residential contact address.

    Official wording

    A confirmed onward or return ticket, visas for the next destination, sufficient funds, and a confirmed residential contact address.

  • Character and health

    Carry a copy of a bank statement, and meet the character and health conditions in the Foreign Ministry's entry note.

    • No record of deportation from other countries
    • No health problems posing a risk to Samoa
    Official wording

    The Foreign Ministry's entry note adds no record of deportation from other countries and no health problems posing a risk to Samoa, and asks visitors to carry a copy of a bank statement.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementLonger stays
  • Document checklistPassport valid 6 months beyond stay
  • FeesVisitor entry permit (applied for in advance)

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  • 4 documents
  • 2 fees
  • 4 steps
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