Samoa passport → Bhutan
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
eVisa (apply online)
Samoan passport holders need an eVisa for Bhutan. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Bhutan at a glance
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Currency
- Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN), Indian rupee (INR)
- Languages
- Dzongkha
- Calling code
- +975
- Region
- Southern Asia
BT27.5°N · 90.5°EPhoto: shrimpo1967 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBhutan for other passports
- SamoaeVisa
IndiaVisa-free14 days
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa on arrival
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Asia for Samoan passport holders
- BangladeshVisa-free90 days
- PakistanVisa-free30 days
IranVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa- IndiaeVisa30 days
Common questions
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Samoan passport holders need an eVisa for Bhutan. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Samoan citizens stay in Bhutan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Samoan citizens get a visa on arrival in Bhutan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Samoan citizens visit without a visa?
112 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Samoa passport ranks #38 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Samoan citizens (edited 7 May 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Bhutan before you travel.