Oceania
Samoa
- Capital
- Apia
- Population
- 219,306
- Currency
- Samoan Tala (WST)
- Calling code
- +685
- Languages
- Samoan, English
- 11missions
- 7embassies
- 3honorary consulates
Samoa
Embassies and consulates in Samoa
embassies in Apia
Diplomatic missions from 11 countries are based in Samoa, 11 missions in all (7 embassies, 3 honorary consulates and 1 other office). All 7 embassies are in the capital, Apia.
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All missions in Samoa
By country
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American Samoa 1 embassy1 -
Australia 1 embassy1 -
Chile 1 honorary consulate1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 honorary consulate1 -
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New Zealand 1 embassy1 -
Poland 1 honorary consulate1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Samoa
Samoa visa guide · 6 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 29 can enter visa-free and 169 get a visa on arrival for Samoa.
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of Samoa
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 713 | 596 |
| Student (F, M) | 5 | 11 |
| Exchange (J) | 17 | 17 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 43 | 49 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 109 | 144 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 49 | 32 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 938 | 850 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 45.8% | 44.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 850 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Samoa, the 167th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 70%, transit and crew visas 17% and work and treaty visas 6%. That is 9% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (938).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Samoa received 249, 30% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 44.3% for citizens of Samoa in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 45.8%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Samoa’s own missions abroad
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In the other direction, Samoa runs 9 missions in 6 countries. Its largest networks are in Australia (2), Germany (2) and New Zealand (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Samoa
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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New Year's Day
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New Year's Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 7 embassies are in the capital, Apia.
Travel advice for Samoa
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Samoa: the US State Department rates Samoa at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 6 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Samoa (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Samoa (updated 13 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Samoa?
Of 198 passports, 29 can enter visa-free and 169 get a visa on arrival for Samoa; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Samoa closed?
On Samoa’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.