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title: Samoa visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
description: "Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can get a visa on arrival in Samoa. Stay up to 60 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Samoa visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates

Citizens of the United Arab Emirates 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 60 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 (may be requested)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at entry point** — Proceed to the immigration counter at Faleolo Airport or Apia Seaport
2. **Complete arrival form (if requested)** — Fill in the immigration arrival card if provided
3. **Present documents to officer** — Submit passport, onward ticket, and any requested supporting documents
4. **Pay visa fee (if applicable)** — Some nationalities pay a small fee; pay in local currency (Samoan Tala) or as directed
5. **Receive visa stamp** — Officer stamps passport with visa on arrival
6. **Proceed to baggage claim and exit** — After visa issuance, continue to arrival hall

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Onward/return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed onward or return travel ticket
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested
- **Sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested at border; cash, credit card, or bank statement
- **Visa application form** (Supporting, optional): Some ports require a small arrival form to be completed
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity, optional): May be requested for visa sticker
- **Health certificate** (Supporting, optional): Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an endemic zone

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is subject to immigration officer discretion
- Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- Always carry proof of onward/return travel
- Fees may vary and should be paid in local currency

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Always have a confirmed onward/return ticket
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry sufficient cash or evidence of funds
- **Previous immigration violation in Samoa** — Check eligibility or obtain visa in advance

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need a visa for Samoa?

Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can get a visa on arrival in Samoa. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of the United Arab Emirates stay in Samoa?

Up to 60 days.

### What documents do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need for Samoa?

Passport; Onward/return ticket; Proof of accommodation; Sufficient funds; Visa application form; Passport-size photo; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Samoa visa for every passport](/visa/samoa)
- [Every destination for United Arab Emirates passport holders](/visa/passport/united-arab-emirates)