Solomon Islands
Samoa
Samoa visa for citizens of the Solomon Islands
Entry requirement
Samoa issues citizens of the Solomon Islands a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Samoa visa?
Visitor permit (90 days on arrival)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days, extendable on application
- Fee
- WST 0
- Processing time
- Issued on arrival
Samoa’s official sources list no fee for the tourist visa; applications go through mpmc.gov.ws. Processing time, as Samoa states it: Issued on arrival. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days, extendable on application.
Samoan citizens travelling to the Solomon Islands
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Travel advice for Samoa
- 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 the Solomon Islands to Samoa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Samoa at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 6 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Samoa (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Samoa (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Solomon Islands can stay in Samoa
Citizens of the Solomon Islands may stay in Samoa for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Samoa.
How citizens of the Solomon Islands apply
Citizens of the Solomon Islands receive the visa for Samoa at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Samoan citizens travelling to the Solomon Islands
Samoan citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Solomon Islands, valid for stays of up to 45 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Solomon Islands and Samoa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Solomon Islands need a visa for Samoa?
Samoa issues citizens of the Solomon Islands a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can citizens of the Solomon Islands stay in Samoa?
Citizens of the Solomon Islands can stay in Samoa for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Samoa tourist visa cost?
Samoa’s official sources list no fee for the tourist visa.
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands?
Samoan citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Solomon Islands, valid for stays of up to 45 days.
Can citizens of the Solomon Islands enter Samoa visa-free?
No; citizens of the Solomon Islands need a visa on arrival in Samoa.
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.