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Samoa passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Samoa passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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81Visa-free
43eVisa
30Visa on arrival
44Visa required

Samoa passport at a glance

With a Samoa passport you can enter 81 destinations visa-free and 30 with a visa on arrival, so 111 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 43 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 44 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Samoa

Do Samoa passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Samoa passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandeVisa
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Samoa passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa11121813
Asia1191813
Europe39024
North America13145
Oceania4711
South America3108

Longest visa-free stays

Where Samoa passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 81
eVisa 43
Visa on arrival 30
Visa required 44

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Samoa passport holders visit without a visa?

Samoa passport holders can visit 81 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Philippines, Tanzania, Rwanda and others. Adding the 30 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 111 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Samoa passport holders?

30 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Samoa passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Samoa passport holders travel with an eVisa?

43 destinations let Samoa passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Samoa passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Samoa passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Samoa passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Samoa passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Samoa passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Samoa passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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.

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