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title: Samoa visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
description: "Citizens of Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau 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.*

Official application site: https://mpmc.gov.ws/divisions/immigration/permits-2/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival · Visitor Permit
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **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 to support yourself while in Samoa

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months, have onward ticket and proof of funds.
2. **Arrive in Samoa** — Travel to a designated port of entry in Samoa.
3. **Complete arrival card** — Fill out the Visitor Permit arrival card provided on the flight or at the border.
4. **Present documents to immigration officer** — Submit passport, arrival card, onward ticket, proof of funds, and contact address.
5. **Receive Visitor Permit** — If approved, a 90-day Visitor Permit is granted on arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Arrival Card** (Travel): Completed on arrival in Samoa.
- **Confirmed onward ticket** (Travel): Return or onward ticket required.
- **Visa for next country of destination** (Travel, optional): If required for onward travel.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Evidence of financial means to support stay.
- **Confirmed residential contact address** (Travel): Address in Samoa.

## Proof of funds

- bank statements
- cash

Visitors must have sufficient funds to support themselves while in Samoa.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months beyond intended stay** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Book a return or onward ticket before arrival.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of financial means.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Samoa?

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau can get a visa on arrival in Samoa. Visa type: Visitor Permit.

### How long can citizens of Guinea-Bissau stay in Samoa?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need for Samoa?

Passport; Arrival Card; Confirmed onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Confirmed residential contact address; Visa for next country of destination.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://mpmc.gov.ws/divisions/immigration/permits-2/

## Sources

- [Permit Services - Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet](https://mpmc.gov.ws/divisions/immigration/permits-2/)
- Samoa Visa Requirements for Guinea-Bissau Citizens 2026 | Documents ... (eammu.com, third-party site)
- Guinea-Bissau Visa Requirements for Samoa Citizens 2026 | Documents ... (eammu.com, third-party site)

## More

- [Samoa visa for every passport](/visa/samoa)
- [Every destination for Guinea-Bissau passport holders](/visa/passport/guinea-bissau)