Traveling to Samoa
Visas and migration
Entry requirements into Samoa:
Visitors to Samoa can apply for a 90-day Visitor Permit on arrival using the arrival card, provided the traveler meets all entry requirements below:
➢ hold a passport valid for 6 months or more at the time of entry into Samoa.
➢ have a return or onward ticket
➢ copy of a bank Statement
➢Has confirmed accommodation
➢ no record of deportation from other countries
➢ no health problems that would pose a risk to Samoa
If your visit is for more than 90 days, you must apply for a permit to enter the country from
your nearest Samoa Consulate General, High Commission or Embassy in New Zealand,
Australia, New York, Tokyo, Beijing and Belgium.
Permit extensions in Apia are handled by Samoa Immigration.
https://mpmc.gov.ws/divisions/immigration/
Planning your visit
Samoa is considered the Heart of Polynesia with its rich culture and natural beauty. Samoa is blessed with breathtaking land and seascapes and friendly people whom will definitely make your stay memorable.
For information on accommodation, things to do, maps, and upcoming events in Samoa, please visit the Samoa Tourism website at www.samoa.travel
Business and Investment
The Government of Samoa is committed to providing an attractive investment environment for both foreign and local investors. Samoa has undergone numerous reforms in the past few years such as low labour costs, favourable exchange rates and an overall stable economy supported by years of political stability.
Foreign investment is a crucial component towards Samoa’s growing economy which has been further strengthened by its membership to the World Trade Organization in 2012.
For further details on setting up a business in Samoa and information on any of the following areas listed below, please contact the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Labour (MCIL) on (685) 20441 or visit their website at www.mcil.gov.ws.
- Potential sectors of investment opportunities
- Living and working in Samoa
- Business licenses and permits
- Fair Trading and Codex
- Industry Development and Investment Promotion
- Foreign Investment Certificate
- Labour Laws
- Intellectual Property & Company Registrations
Address
No. 2, 7th Floor, Unit 2, Tayuan Diplomatic Office Building, No. 14, Liang Ma He Nan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100600
Embassy Timeline
MON-FRI 09:00-17:00
Contact
Phone : +86 10-65321673
Email : info@samoaembassy.cn