Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of Samoa need a visa for New Zealand?
SamoaNew ZealandeVisa requiredNationals of Samoa need a visa for New Zealand, which can be applied for online (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).
- Authorisation
- New Zealand Electronic Travel AuthorityOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Fee
- From NZD 17 (app; higher via website), plus International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD 100 for most travellers
- Typical stay
- Up to 3 months per visit (6 months for UK citizens); no more than 6 months in any 12-month period
Diaspora: about 63,075 people born in Samoa live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Visitor Visa for tourism and family visitsCitizens of New Zealand's visa-waiver countries do not need a visa for short visits but must get a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before travelling, and then receive a visitor visa on arrival. Australian citizens need neither. Everyone else applies online for a Visitor Visa, which costs from NZD 441, allows stays of up to 6 or 9 months, and does not allow work for New Zealand employers. Most visitors also pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD 100.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.