Samoa
Taiwan
Taiwan visa for Samoan citizens
Entry requirement
Samoan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Taiwan.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Taiwan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Taiwan visa?
Visitor Visa for Tourism Purpose
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total
- Fee
- US$50
Apply on BOCA online visa application form (General Visa Application)
For the tourist visa, Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on visawebapp.boca.gov.tw. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total.
Where Samoan citizens apply for a visa for Taiwan
Taiwan has no embassy or consulate in Samoa on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Taiwan in Yaren District2,773 km
1st Floor, Civic Center, Aiwo, Yaren
- 4,339 km
- 6,382 km
Measured from Apia, Taiwanese embassies and consulates are closest in Yaren District, Nauru (2,773 km), Sydney, Australia (4,339 km) and Koror, Palau (6,382 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Samoa is decided by Taiwan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to Samoa
TaiwanSamoa Visa on arrival Samoa visa for citizens of Taiwan
Travel advice for Taiwan
- 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.
Samoan citizens planning a trip to Taiwan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Taiwan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 24 November 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Taiwan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Taiwan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Samoan citizens can stay in Taiwan
How long Samoan citizens may stay in Taiwan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Samoan citizens apply
Taiwan has no embassy or career consulate in Samoa. Samoan citizens apply through a mission of Taiwan accredited to Samoa from abroad; the official visa portal of Taiwan names the right place.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to Samoa
Taiwanese 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 Taiwan?
Samoan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Taiwan.
Is there an embassy of Taiwan in Samoa?
No. Taiwan has no embassy in Samoa. The nearest Taiwanese embassy is in Yaren District, Nauru, 2,773 km from Apia.
How much does the Taiwan tourist visa cost?
Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa.
Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Taiwanese citizens receive their visa for Samoa at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Samoan citizens enter Taiwan visa-free?
No; Samoan citizens need a visa for Taiwan obtained in advance.
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.