Prepare for a visa on arrival
Check eligible arrival points, required documents, and how to pay before departure.
Confirm the visa-on-arrival route
Use the passenger arrival card. The free Visitor Permit is issued on arrival, subject to entry conditions.
Prepare for visa issuance on arrival
Keep your passport and supporting documents ready. Confirm the fee, accepted payment method and eligible point of entry before departure.
Check the visa you receive
Check the passport details, permitted stay and entry conditions on the visa issued to you.
Check your stay and passport validity
Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees
Check the government charges that apply to your trip.
What it costs
- Free Visitor Permit on arrival
- Free
Published government charges. Check the official service for the final total before you pay.
Samoa arrival steps
Check the timing and conditions for each arrival step.
passenger arrival card
Complete the card on arrival to apply for the Visitor Permit.
Arrival guidanceOfficial reference [1]Entry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
The Visitor Permit is subject to border checks
Samoa Immigration lists prior deportation, certain criminal convictions, health risks and alert-list matches among its entry conditions. Contact Immigration before travel if any of these may apply to you.
Official guidance [2]A Visitor Permit does not allow work
Samoa Immigration says work is not permitted on a Visitor Permit. Contact the Ministry before travel if you plan to work or stay longer.
Official guidance [1]Before and during your visit to Samoa
Check permission for your next destination
Samoa Immigration lists a valid visa or permit for the country you will travel to next among its Visitor Permit conditions.
Samoa travel essentials
- Capital
- Apia
- Currency
- WST
- Calling code
- +685
Samoa entry questions
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Samoa?
For tourism in Samoa, ordinary passport holders from Bahrain can get a visa on arrival at an eligible entry point. The stay limit is 90 days per visit.
How long can I stay in Samoa?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after planned departure.
How much is the government fee?
Free Visitor Permit on arrival: No fee to pay.
Do I need to complete passenger arrival card?
Required for this route. Complete the card on arrival to apply for the Visitor Permit.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Samoa’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Open Samoa Visitor Permit
· Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Samoa ImmigrationUse the passenger arrival card. The free Visitor Permit is issued on arrival, subject to entry conditions.
https://mpmc.gov.ws/divisions/immigration/permits-2/- https://mpmc.gov.ws/divisions/immigration/attheborder/
Samoa Immigration border services
· Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Samoa Immigration
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Samoa with an ordinary Bahrain passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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