🇼🇸Samoa

Typically bring

• Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity and one blank visa page
• Return or onward flight ticket
• Proof of sufficient funds (e.g., recent bank statement, credit card, or cash on hand)
• Travel insurance covering medical emergencies
• Completed visa‑on‑arrival application form (hand‑filled at the airport)
• Optional: photocopy of itinerary or accommodation confirmation

Watch out for

• Check that your passport isn’t due to expire within six months; many border officers will reject it otherwise.
• Do not try to pay the visa fee in currencies other than the local one – only cash in the official currency is看的 acceptable.
• Be cautious of unofficial vendors or street‑side counters offering to “help” with visa processing; the fee must be paid to official immigration staff.
• Keep a copy of the visa sticker or stamp; a lost visa can cause return‑travel complications.
• Make sure you leave before the 90‑day limit; overstaying can lead to fines or future travel restrictions.

Good to know

• Currency is the Samoan Tala (WST); US dollars are widely accepted in larger hotels and some shops.
• Both Samoan and English are spoken; basic English is common in tourist areas.
• ATMs are available in Apia and other main towns, but cash can be scarce on outer islands – bring some local currency if you plan to trek in remote areas.
• Internet is spotty outside the capital; local SIM cards are affordable and provide good coverage in towns Geographic
• Samoa is generally safe for tourists, but it’s wise to follow common travel precautions, keep valuables in hotel safes and stay aware of weather alerts.