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. Travelers must have:

  • a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay
  • confirmed onward tickets (Return Ticket)
  • visas for the next country of destination
  • sufficient funds to support themselves (while in Samoa)
  • confirmed residential contact address

Work is not permitted on a Visitor Permit. Visitors who are in Samoa and wish to apply for a further period of stay as a visitor should use the temporary residence form. A Business Visitor Permit is for persons normally employed and paid offshore who are visiting Samoa for a short visit, to visit a branch of their company, to conduct business negotiations with a Samoan company or to attend a business conference.

For other business activity in Samoa, a Temporary Resident Permit is required.

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

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Embassy Timeline

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Contact

Phone : +86 10-65321673

Email : info@samoaembassy.cn