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title: Samoa visa for citizens of South Korea
description: "Citizens of South Korea 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 South Korea

Citizens of South Korea 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 (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 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 the stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Samoa border (airport or seaport)** — Present yourself at the immigration counter upon arrival
2. **Submit required documents** — Provide your passport, onward ticket, and any other requested documents
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa on arrival fee (amount varies; typically cash in local currency or USD)
4. **Receive visa stamp** — The immigration officer will stamp your passport with the visa

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months from arrival)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank visa page
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Samoa
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): May be requested
- **Sufficient funds (cash or bank statement)** (Financial, optional): May be asked to show proof of financial means

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival policies may change; always confirm with the nearest Samoan embassy or official sources before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **No return/onward ticket** — Have a confirmed onward or return ticket
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or bank statements to prove financial solvency

## FAQs

### Do citizens of South Korea need a visa for Samoa?

Citizens of South Korea can get a visa on arrival in Samoa. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of South Korea stay in Samoa?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of South Korea need for Samoa?

Passport (valid at least 6 months from arrival); Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; Sufficient funds (cash or bank statement).

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Samoa visa for every passport](/visa/samoa)
- [Every destination for South Korea passport holders](/visa/passport/south-korea)