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title: Samoa visa for citizens of Thailand
description: "Citizens of Thailand can get a visa on arrival in Samoa. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Samoa visa for citizens of Thailand

Citizens of Thailand can get a visa on arrival in Samoa.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (usually bank statement or cash)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport, photos, onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds.
2. **Complete VOA application form** — Fill out the form at the airport arrival hall before the immigration counter.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present your documents and pay the VOA fee at the designated counter.
4. **Receive visa sticker** — Your passport will be stamped with a VOA sticker allowing 30-day stay.
5. **Proceed to immigration** — After receiving the VOA, go through immigration check and then baggage claim.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival date
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed ticket out of the country within 30 days
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or host invitation letter
- **Passport-sized photo** (Identity): For the VOA application form
- **Completed VOA application form** (Supporting): Obtained at the arrival hall or online
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement, cash, or traveler's cheques
- **Visa fee payment** (Supporting): Payable in local currency or USD at the VOA counter
- **Copy of passport data page** (Identity, optional): Sometimes requested by immigration
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel, optional): May be requested to show planned activities

## Proof of funds

- bank statement
- cash
- traveler's cheques

Amount not specified, but must be enough for your stay.

## Good to know

- Always have cash in USD or local currency to pay the visa fee – cards may not be accepted.
- VOA is only for tourist purposes; business or work requires a different visa.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival.
- **No onward or return ticket** — Always have a confirmed return/onward ticket within 30 days.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of sufficient funds (bank statement or cash).
- **Previous immigration violation or overstay** — Clear any previous overstay or record issues before traveling.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Passport-sized photo; Completed VOA application form; Proof of sufficient funds; and 3 more.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Samoa visa for every passport](/visa/samoa)
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