Samoa
Canada
Canada visa for Samoan citizens
Entry requirement
Samoan citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Canada visa?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$7
- Processing time
- Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours
For the ETA, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.
Where to apply in Samoa
Canada has no embassy or consulate in Samoa on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Canadian citizens travelling to Samoa
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Travel advice for Canada
- 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 Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Samoan citizens can stay in Canada
Samoan citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.
How Samoan citizens apply
Samoan citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Canada’s neighbours for Samoan citizens
The United States requires Samoan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Samoa
Samoa issues Canadian 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 Canada?
Samoan citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Samoan citizens stay in Canada?
Samoan citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Canada ETA cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Samoa issues Canadian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Samoan citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Samoan citizens need an ETA for Canada.
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.