Uganda passport → Samoa
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Ugandan 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
- UgandaVisa 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 Ugandan passport holders
Common questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Ugandan 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 Ugandan 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 Ugandan citizens visit without a visa?
63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Uganda passport ranks #66 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Ugandan citizens (edited 16 Jul 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.