United Arab Emirates passport โ Samoa
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Samoa for up to 90 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.
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Samoa at a glance
- Capital
- Apia
- Currency
- Samoan tฤlฤ (WST)
- Languages
- English, Samoan
- Calling code
- +685
- Region
- Polynesia
Samoa for other passports
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 Emirati passport holders
Common questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Samoa for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Samoa?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Emirati citizens visit without a visa?
172 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Arab Emirates passport ranks #1 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.