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

Citizens of Iran 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 · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 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:** Bank statement showing sufficient funds.

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Ensure passport valid 6+ months, onward ticket, and bank statement are ready.
2. **Arrive at Samoa airport** — Fly into Samoa (e.g., Faleolo International Airport).
3. **Pay visa-on-arrival fee** — Go to the dedicated visa counter and pay the fee in USD or local cash.
4. **Present documents at immigration** — Show passport, onward ticket, bank statement and visa fee receipt to immigration officer.
5. **Receive visa stamp** — Immigration stamps visa on arrival; max stay determined at border.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Samoa.
- **Bank statement** (Financial): Recent statement showing sufficient funds for stay.
- **Visa-on-arrival fee (cash)** (Financial): Payable in USD or local currency at the airport counter.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement

Statement should show sufficient funds for intended stay; amount not specified.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival availability and fees may change without notice; verify with official Samoa immigration before travel.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- Travelers with prior deportation history from any country may be denied entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months.** — Ensure passport valid for minimum 6 months beyond your intended departure date.
- **No onward/return ticket.** — Carry a printed or digital copy of your onward or return ticket.
- **Insufficient funds or no bank statement.** — Bring recent bank statement showing sufficient funds for your stay.
- **Previous deportation or immigration violation.** — Disclose any past issues honestly; entry is at discretion of immigration.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Iran can get a visa on arrival in Samoa. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Passport; Return or onward ticket; Bank statement; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash).

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- Samoa Visa for Iran Citizens 2026 — Requirements, Documents & Fees (eammu.com, third-party site)
- Samoa Visa Requirements for Iran Citizens - visas.guide (visas.guide, third-party site)
- Iran to Samoa — Visa on Arrival Guide 2026 (globalcostdata.com, third-party site)

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