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title: Samoa visa for citizens of India
description: "Citizens of India 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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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Samoa visa for citizens of India

Citizens of India 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 (60 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 60 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:** Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay

## How to apply

1. **Check eligibility** — Confirm Indian passport holders qualify for Samoa's visa-on-arrival visitor entry.
2. **Book travel** — Arrange flights and accommodation before departure.
3. **Prepare documents** — Carry passport, onward ticket, funds proof and accommodation details.
4. **Fly to Samoa** — Complete the arrival card during the flight to Faleolo International Airport.
5. **Clear immigration** — Present documents at the border; the visitor entry is stamped on arrival.
6. **Respect the stay limit** — Do not exceed the permitted 60-day visitor period.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport valid at least 6 months** (Identity): Must be valid for at least six months beyond arrival.
- **Confirmed onward/return ticket** (Travel): Immigration requires proof of departure from Samoa.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or cash to cover the stay.
- **Accommodation booking or host details** (Supporting): Hotel reservation or address of host in Samoa.
- **Completed arrival/entry card** (Travel): Provided and filled in on the flight or at the border.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Only if arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever risk country.

## Proof of funds

- bank statements
- cash
- credit cards

No fixed amount published; funds must cover the intended stay.

## Good to know

- Visa policy details for Samoa are sparsely published online; confirm current requirements with Samoa Immigration or the nearest Samoan mission before travel.
- Transit via Australia or New Zealand requires separate transit visas for Indian passport holders.

## Common refusal reasons

- **No onward ticket** — Carry a confirmed return or onward booking.
- **Insufficient funds** — Bring recent bank statements or adequate cash/card.
- **Passport validity under six months** — Renew the passport before travel if it expires soon.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of India can get a visa on arrival in Samoa. Visa type: Visitor Visa on Arrival (60 days).

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Passport valid at least 6 months; Confirmed onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation booking or host details; Completed arrival/entry card; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- Samoa Visa for India Citizens — Requirements & Fees (2026) (eammu.com, third-party site)
- Samoa Entry Requirements for Indian Citizens — Visa on Arrival | EntryBrief (entrybrief.com, third-party site)
- Samoa Visa for India Passport Holders — Visandra.com (visandra.com, third-party site)

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