Samoa passport → Maldives
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
Samoan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Maldives at a glance
- Capital
- Malé
- Currency
- Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR)
- Languages
- Maldivian
- Calling code
- +960
- Region
- Southern Asia
MV3.3°N · 73.0°EPhoto: Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMaldives for other passports
- SamoaVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
Sri LankaVisa-free90 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days
Nearby in Southern Asia for Samoan passport holders
- BangladeshVisa-free90 days
- PakistanVisa-free30 days
IranVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- IndiaeVisa30 days
Common questions
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
Samoan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Samoan citizens stay in the Maldives?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
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 the Maldives before you travel.