Samoa passport → Taiwan
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Samoan passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Taiwan at a glance
- Capital
- Taipei
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +886
- Region
- Eastern Asia
Taiwan for other passports
- SamoaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free14 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Samoan passport holders
- ChinaVisa-free30 days
Hong KongVisa-free30 days
MacaoVisa-free30 days
South KoreaVisa-free30 days
MongoliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Samoan passport holders need a visa for Taiwan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Samoan citizens stay in Taiwan?
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 Taiwan?
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 can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.