Visitors coming to Samoa in 2025 with Indian nationality will be eligible to take a Visa on Arrival (VoA) of up to 90 days. Samoa has made this convenient visa available at Faleolo International Airport in Apia, the main international entry point into the country, where the Indian travelers may visit to tour, do business, or visit the family. The Indian passport holders do not require any advance visa application, and therefore traveling logistics are simple.
Documents Generally Needed in Samoa Visa on Arrival
Indian valid passport, valid at least six months of stay.
Completed visa application form, normally given in the plane or at the point of entry.
Onward or return confirmed flight ticket.
Documentation on accommodation like hotel reservations or letter of invitation by friends/ family in Samoa.
Evidence of having adequate funds to sustain the length of the stay.
Yellow Fever certificate of vaccination in case of arrival or travel of an endemic country or through one.
Visa charge (Samoa Visitor Permit charge approximately SAT 200, which is 11,000 in Indian rupees).
Other documents can be demanded by immigration officers upon arrival.
Visa Types and Fees
Visitor Permit (Visa on Arrival): 90 days single entry. The visa charge amounts to around 200 Samoan Tala (around 11,000 rupees).
Business Visitor Permit: This is also issued on arrival on business related purposes with a validation of the same period and fee.
Extension: Visitors who want to spend more than 90 days are able to seek an extension in the Samoan Immigration Office before the expiry of their permit.
Application Process and Key Conditions
Indian citizens are not required to need the approval or visa before entering Samoa, Visitor Permit will be issued on their arrival at the Faleolo International Airport or other relevant ports.
Immigration officers can inquire about traveling intentions, housing, and financial evidence.
The visa on arrival processing time is usually about 20-30 minutes.
Tourists who want to extend their stay past 90 days should request the extension of their permit through an adequate documentary and justification.
Paid or work activities are not permitted on a Visitor Permit, and a separate work permit is necessary.
The immigration authorities have the final say on whether to give out the permit.
One has to bring all the necessary original documents lest he or she is rejected at the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Summary
Samoa provides Indian holders of Passports a Visa on Arrival with a duration of up to 90 days without the hassle of having to apply for a visa before traveling. Correct documentation by presenting valid passport, evidence of onward travel and accommodation, financial ability and vaccination certificate will guarantee the carrying out of arrival without complications. There is an opportunity to get extensions in local immigration in case of longer visits, yet work will have to be separated with permits. The Indian holidaymakers have an opportunity to explore this beautiful country in the Pacific Ocean with minimum visa requirements and hassle free entry.
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