Samoa passport → United Arab Emirates

Do Samoan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

eVisa (apply online)

Samoan passport holders need an eVisa for the United Arab Emirates. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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United Arab Emirates at a glance

Capital: Abu Dhabi
Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +971
Region: Western Asia

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United Arab Emirates for other passports

SamoaeVisa
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free90 days

Nearby in Western Asia for Samoan passport holders

CyprusVisa-free90 days
PalestineVisa-free
JordanVisa on arrival90 days
LebanonVisa on arrival30 days
IsraeleTA90 days
ArmeniaeVisa120 days
BahraineVisa
GeorgiaeVisa

Common questions

Do Samoan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Samoan passport holders need an eVisa for the United Arab Emirates. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Samoan citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Samoan citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates?

Not under the standard rules.

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 contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.