Samoa
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Bhutan visa for Samoan citizens
Entry requirement
Samoan citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Bhutan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Bhutan visa?
Tourist e-visa with Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days from the date of entry
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Reviewed within five working days of a complete application
Bhutan’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is immi.gov.bt. Processing time, as Bhutan states it: Reviewed within five working days of a complete application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days from the date of entry.
Where to apply in Samoa
Bhutan has no embassy or consulate in Samoa on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to Samoa
BhutanSamoa Visa on arrival Samoa visa for citizens of Bhutan
Travel advice for Bhutan
- 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 Bhutan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Bhutan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Bhutan (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Bhutan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Samoan citizens can stay in Bhutan
How long Samoan citizens may stay in Bhutan 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 Bhutan is applied for online on its official government portal; Samoan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Bhutan’s neighbours for Samoan citizens
China admits Samoan citizens visa-free.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to Samoa
Bhutanese citizens receive their visa for Samoa at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Samoan citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Bhutan in Samoa?
No. Bhutan has no embassy in Samoa.
How much does the Bhutan tourist visa cost?
Bhutan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Reviewed within five working days of a complete application.
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Bhutanese citizens receive their visa for Samoa at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Samoan citizens enter Bhutan visa-free?
No; Samoan citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan.
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.