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title: Samoa visa for citizens of Argentina
description: "Citizens of Argentina can get a visa on arrival in Samoa. Stay up to 90 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Samoa visa for citizens of Argentina

Citizens of Argentina can get a visa on arrival in Samoa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival · Visitor Visa on Arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** No fee listed
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (approx. 100 USD per day)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport has 6+ months validity, blank pages, and gather onward ticket, accommodation, and funds proof.
2. **Travel to Samoa** — Arrive at Faleolo International Airport or Apia harbor by flight or sea.
3. **Fill out arrival card** — Complete the immigration arrival card on the plane or at the counter.
4. **Proceed to visa-on-arrival counter** — Go to the dedicated visa-on-arrival desk at immigration.
5. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, arrival card, onward ticket, accommodation proof, and pay the 100 USD fee in cash.
6. **Receive visa stamp** — Immigration officer stamps the visa into your passport, valid for 30 days.
7. **Proceed through passport control** — After visa is issued, go to the standard immigration queue for entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Must have at least 2 blank visa pages
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Outbound ticket required within 30 days
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or cash, approx. 100 USD per day
- **Completed arrival card** (Supporting): Filled out on arrival
- **Visa fee (cash)** (Supporting): 100 USD or equivalent in local currency

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** 100 USD per day of stay
- Bank statements
- Cash

Border officers may ask to see proof of sufficient funds.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Faleolo International Airport and Apia harbour (sea entry).
- The visa fee must be paid in cash (USD or Samoan Tala).
- The visa is non-extendable and single-entry only.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Check passport validity before travel and renew if necessary.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Have a confirmed outbound ticket within the maximum stay.
- **Inability to pay visa fee or show sufficient funds** — Carry enough cash (USD 100 for the visa plus funds for stay).
- **Previous immigration violation or criminal record** — Ensure no overstay or criminal history in Samoa or other countries.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Argentina need a visa for Samoa?

Citizens of Argentina can get a visa on arrival in Samoa. Visa type: Visitor Visa on Arrival.

### How long can citizens of Argentina stay in Samoa?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Argentina need for Samoa?

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; Return/onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Completed arrival card; Visa fee (cash).

### How long must my passport be valid for Samoa?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Samoa visa for every passport](/visa/samoa)
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