Samoa
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of Samoa鈥檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Samoa set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .听
Passport validity requirements聽
To enter Samoa, your passport must have an 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� at least 6 months after the date you arrive.听Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.听聽
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.听
Visa requirements聽
You can visit Samoa without a visa for up to 60 days. Border officials will issue a free visitor permit or business visitor permit using your arrival card. You may need to show:聽
- an onward or return ticket聽
- sufficient funds 鈥� a bank statement is acceptable evidence聽
- confirmed accommodation such as a hotel booking or letter of invitation聽
To stay longer than 60 days, or for work, study or other reasons, .听
Vaccine requirements聽
To enter Samoa, you must have a certificate to prove you鈥檝e had a yellow fever vaccination if you鈥檙e coming from a .听聽
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .听聽
Departure tax for flights to American Samoa 聽
If you are flying from Samoa to American Samoa, you must pay a departure tax of 40 Samoan tala. 聽
Customs rules聽
There are strict regulations covering the import of firearms, plant and animal products, pets and recreational drugs. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.听
Taking money into Samoa聽
Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 20,000 talas or more. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it with you.听聽