Residence & citizenship
Samoan Permanent Residence Permit
A permit allowing a non-citizen to reside permanently in Samoa, applied for on form MPMC105.
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Permanent residence fees and processing time are from third-party summaries of the Immigration fee table — verify the current figures and eligibility basis directly with the Immigration Division.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Samoa government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Permanent Residence Permit (MPMC105)
- Route type
- Permanent residence
- Cost
- Set out in the Immigration fee table
- Third-party summaries cite approx. SAT$3,200 (adult), SAT$1,100 (child 17 and under) and SAT$550 (connection by blood), plus additional fees — verify against the official fee table.
- Processing time
- Listed in the Immigration fee table
- Third-party summaries cite around 10 working days — verify with Immigration.
Who it is for
- Non-citizens seeking to settle permanently in Samoa
- Spouses and dependent children of Samoan citizens, and those with an accepted permanent-residence basis such as significant economic contribution
Requirements
- Completed Permanent Residence application form MPMC105
- A permanent-residence basis accepted by the Immigration Division
- Supporting evidence for your basis of application (confirm the current list with Immigration)
- Payment of the applicable fees from the current fee table
How to apply
- Obtain the MPMC105 form from the Immigration Division
- Confirm the current eligibility basis, evidence and fees before filing
- Lodge at the Immigration Division in Apia
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.