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Samoa visa for Tongan citizens
Entry requirement
Tongan citizens receive their visa for Samoa at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
- 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 Tonga
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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.
Tongan citizens planning a trip to Samoa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Tongan citizens can stay in Samoa
Tongan citizens may stay in Samoa for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Samoa.
How Tongan citizens apply
Tongan citizens 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 Tonga
Tonga issues Samoan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 31 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Tonga and Samoa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Tongan citizens receive their visa for Samoa at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Tongan citizens stay in Samoa?
Tongan citizens 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 Tonga?
Tonga issues Samoan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 31 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Tongan citizens enter Samoa visa-free?
No; Tongan citizens 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.