DR Congo passport → Samoa
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Congolese passport holders can visit Samoa without a visa for up to 60 days.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa on arrival (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Samoa at a glance
- Capital
- Apia
- Currency
- Samoan tālā (WST)
- Languages
- English, Samoan
- Calling code
- +685
- Region
- Polynesia
Samoa for other passports
- DR CongoVisa-free60 days
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa on arrival90 days
BangladeshVisa-free60 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival60 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days
Nearby in Polynesia for Congolese passport holders
Common questions
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Congolese passport holders can visit Samoa without a visa for up to 60 days.
How long can Congolese citizens stay in Samoa?
Up to 60 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Congolese citizens get a visa on arrival in Samoa?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Congolese citizens visit without a visa?
41 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The DR Congo passport ranks #85 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Democratic Republic of the Congo citizens (edited 29 May 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Samoa before you travel.