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title: Samoa visa for citizens of Chile
description: "Citizens of Chile 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 Chile

Citizens of Chile 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 Permit (issued 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
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Samoan port of entry (airport or seaport)** — Present your passport and completed arrival card to the immigration officer
2. **Pay visitor permit fee (if required)** — Fee may be waived for certain nationalities; have cash in Samoan Tala or foreign currency if needed
3. **Receive entry stamp and visitor permit** — The officer will endorse your passport with a visa-on-arrival valid for up to 30 days

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page for entry stamp
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Provided on the aircraft or at the immigration counter
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure within the permitted stay
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested by immigration officer

## Good to know

- Entry is at the discretion of the immigration officer.
- Visa-on-arrival may be refused for travelers with a criminal record.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
- **Lack of onward or return ticket** — Book a confirmed ticket showing departure from Samoa within the allowed stay
- **Previous immigration violation in Samoa or other countries** — Maintain a clean travel record and carry supporting documents if needed

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Chile can get a visa on arrival in Samoa. Visa type: Visitor Permit (issued on arrival).

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity); Completed arrival card; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Samoa visa for every passport](/visa/samoa)
- [Every destination for Chile passport holders](/visa/passport/chile)