Laos
Samoa
Samoa visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens receive their visa for Samoa at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 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 Laos
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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 Laos 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).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Samoa
Lao citizens may stay in Samoa for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Samoa.
How Lao citizens apply
Lao 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 Laos
Samoan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Laos and Samoa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Lao citizens receive their visa for Samoa at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Lao citizens stay in Samoa?
Lao 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 Laos?
Samoan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Samoa visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa on arrival in Samoa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.