Samoa
Australia
Australia visa for Samoan citizens
Entry requirement
Samoan citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at samoa.embassy.gov.au
Which Australia visa?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases
- Fee
- A$250
- Processing time
- No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases
For the tourist visa, Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250, and applications are made on online.immi.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases.
Australian missions in Samoa
- High Commission of Australia in Apia
Main Beach Road, Apia
Australia has 1 mission in Samoa, with its embassy in Apia.
Australian citizens travelling to Samoa
AustraliaSamoa Visa on arrival Samoa visa for citizens of Australia
Travel advice for Australia
- 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 Samoa to Australia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Samoan citizens can stay in Australia
How long Samoan citizens may stay in Australia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Samoan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Australia is applied for online on its official government portal; Samoan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Australian citizens travelling to Samoa
Samoa issues Australian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Australia?
Samoan citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Australian embassy in Samoa?
The Australian embassy in Samoa is in Apia.
How much does the Australia tourist visa cost?
Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250 for the tourist visa. Processing time: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Samoa issues Australian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Samoan citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; Samoan citizens need an e-Visa for Australia.
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.