Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Samoa.
- SHORT STAYVISA-FREEON ARRIVALVisitor Permit (on arrival)A free entry permit issued on arrival for tourism, holidays and short visits, needing no advance visa or form.View visa details
- SHORT STAYEXTENSIONVisitor Permit ExtensionFor visitors already in Samoa who wish to extend a visitor's stay beyond the permit granted on arrival, lodged from within the country.View visa details
- BUSINESSPAID OFFSHORESHORT STAYBusiness Visitor PermitA short-stay permit for people employed and paid offshore who visit Samoa for business meetings, a company branch or a conference.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSITTransitShort transit through Faleolo International Airport, with entry-permit rules applying only if you leave the airport.View visa details
- WORKEMPLOYER-SPONSOREDTemporary Resident Permit for EmploymentThe main work route: an employer-sponsored temporary resident permit allowing a non-citizen to work for a nominated employer in Samoa.View visa details
- STUDYENROLLED STUDENTTemporary Resident Permit for StudyA temporary resident permit for people enrolled at a Samoan school, college or university.View visa details
- FAMILYREUNIONTemporary Resident Permit for Family Reunion or Family SupportA temporary resident permit for people visiting Samoa to join or support family.View visa details
- BUSINESSINVESTMENTTemporary Resident Permit for Conduct of Business (Business & Investment)A temporary resident permit for people establishing a business or investing in Samoa.View visa details
- BUSINESSRESEARCHERSDECIDED PRE-TRAVELTemporary Resident Permit for Academic or Scientific ResearchA temporary resident permit for researchers conducting academic or scientific research in Samoa, decided before travel.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTPERMANENTPermanent Residence PermitA permit allowing a non-citizen to reside permanently in Samoa, applied for on form MPMC105.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTCITIZENSHIPSamoan CitizenshipAcquisition of Samoan citizenship under the Citizenship Act 2004, by birth, descent, permanent residence, or marriage.View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
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