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

Citizens of Uganda 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 (up to 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:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g., cash, credit card, bank statement)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Samoa entry point** — Proceed to immigration counter at Faleolo Airport or Apia Harbour.
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the form provided by immigration officer.
3. **Submit documents and passport** — Hand over passport, photos, ticket, accommodation proof, and funds evidence.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay USD 100 (or equivalent) in cash at the counter.
5. **Receive visa stamp and enter Samoa** — Officer stamps entry visa into passport and returns it.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
- **Passport-sized photos (2 x 2 inches, white background)** (Identity): Two recent photos required for visa application on arrival.
- **Return or onward flight ticket** (Travel): Must show exit from Samoa within 60 days.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter with address in Samoa.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement, cash, or credit card showing ability to cover expenses.
- **Visa application form (completed upon arrival)** (Supporting): Form provided at immigration counter.
- **Visa fee (USD 100 in cash)** (Supporting): Payable in cash (USD or local currency equivalent).

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of USD 100 per day of stay
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Carry original bank statement or sufficient cash/credit card limit.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is not available at all entry points; only at Faleolo Airport and Apia Harbour.
- Ensure you have exact cash in USD to avoid exchange issues.
- Overstaying the 60-day limit may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Renew passport before travel to ensure at least 6 months validity.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book and carry a confirmed outward flight or ferry ticket.
- **Inability to show sufficient funds** — Carry at least USD 100 per day of stay in cash or credit card limit.
- **Criminal record or previous immigration violation** — Disclose honestly; obtain prior clearance if needed.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Uganda can get a visa on arrival in Samoa. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (up to 60 days).

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages); Passport-sized photos (2 x 2 inches, white background); Return or onward flight ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa application form (completed upon arrival); and 1 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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