Samoa passport → Tanzania
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Samoan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa-free (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
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.
Tanzania at a glance
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +255
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Tanzania for other passports
- SamoaVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Samoan passport holders
Common questions
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Samoan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Samoan citizens stay in Tanzania?
Up to 90 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 Tanzania before you travel.