Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Samoa visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
Entry requirement
Papua New Guinean 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 Papua New Guinea
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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 Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Samoa
Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in Samoa for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Samoa.
How Papua New Guinean citizens apply
Papua New Guinean 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 Papua New Guinea
Samoan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea, valid for stays of up to 60 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Papua New Guinea and Samoa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Papua New Guinean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Samoa, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in Samoa?
Papua New Guinean 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 Papua New Guinea?
Samoan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea, valid for stays of up to 60 days.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter Samoa visa-free?
No; Papua New Guinean 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.