Tanzania passport → Samoa
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Tanzanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Samoa for up to 60 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.
Samoa at a glance
- Capital
- Apia
- Currency
- Samoan tālā (WST)
- Languages
- English, Samoan
- Calling code
- +685
- Region
- Polynesia
Samoa for other passports
- TanzaniaVisa on arrival60 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 Tanzanian passport holders
Common questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Tanzanian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Samoa for up to 60 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Tanzanian citizens stay in Samoa?
Up to 60 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Tanzanian citizens visit without a visa?
65 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Tanzania passport ranks #64 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Tanzanian citizens (edited 12 Sept 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.