Destination

Samoa visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Samoa? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Polynesia | Continent: Oceania

Samoa flag
28Visa-free
0eVisa
170Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Samoa entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 28 can enter Samoa visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 170 can get a visa on arrival. No passport needs to arrange a visa before travel.

198 of 198 passports can travel to Samoa without arranging anything before departure.

Open the visa map

Samoa entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Samoa
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa-free (90 days)
FranceVisa-free (90 days)
IndiaVisa on arrival
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaVisa on arrival
South AfricaVisa on arrival
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippinesVisa on arrival

Samoa visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Samoa.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa05400
Asia24900
Europe261900
North America02300
Oceania01300
South America01200

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 28
Visa on arrival 170

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Samoa?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 28 can enter visa-free and 170 can get a visa on arrival. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Samoa without a visa?

28 passports have visa-free access to Samoa, including Macau, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Samoa offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 170 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Samoa. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do Pacific passport holders need a visa for Samoa?

Of 13 passports from Oceania, 13 can enter Samoa visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

Visa rules for nearby destinations

About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

Connecting through a third country? Read when a layover needs a transit visa.