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South Africa visa for Samoan citizens

Visa required

Samoan citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.

Where Samoan citizens apply for a visa for South Africa

South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Samoa on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, South Africa covers Samoa from its embassy in Wellington, New Zealand (3,319 km from Apia). Measured from Apia, other South African embassies and consulates are closest in Suva, Fiji (1,152 km) and Canberra, Australia (4,575 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from Samoa; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

South African citizens travelling to Samoa

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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 South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Samoan citizens can stay in South Africa

How long Samoan citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Samoan citizens apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Samoa. Samoan citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Samoa from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for Samoan citizens

Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Botswana and Lesotho admit Samoan citizens visa-free.

South African citizens travelling to Samoa

South African citizens can get a visa on arrival in Samoa, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Samoan citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Samoan citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Samoa?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Samoa. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Wellington, New Zealand for Samoa.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Samoa?

South African citizens can get a visa on arrival in Samoa, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Samoan citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Samoan citizens need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.

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.