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Samoa
Samoa visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Samoa, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Samoa visa?
Visitor permit (90 days on arrival)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days, extendable on application
- Fee
- WST 0
- Processing time
- Issued on arrival
Samoa’s official sources list no fee for the tourist visa; applications go through mpmc.gov.ws. Processing time, as Samoa states it: Issued on arrival. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days, extendable on application.
Samoan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
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Travel advice for Samoa
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Costa Rica to Samoa, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Samoa
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Samoa for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Samoa.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
Costa Rican citizens receive the visa for Samoa at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Samoan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Samoan citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Samoa, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Samoa?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Samoa for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Samoa tourist visa cost?
Samoa’s official sources list no fee for the tourist visa.
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Samoan citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Samoa visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need a visa on arrival in Samoa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.