Sao Tome and Principe passport → Samoa

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Samoa?

Visa-free entry60 days

Sao Tomean passport holders can visit Samoa without a visa for up to 60 days.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (90 days).

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

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Samoa at a glance

Capital: Apia
Currency: Samoan tālā (WST)
Languages: English, Samoan
Calling code: +685
Region: Polynesia

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Samoa for other passports

Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa-free60 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 Sao Tomean passport holders

TuvaluVisa on arrival30 days
NauruVisa required
TongaVisa required

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Samoa?

Sao Tomean passport holders can visit Samoa without a visa for up to 60 days.

How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Samoa?

Up to 60 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Sao Tomean citizens get a visa on arrival in Samoa?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Sao Tomean citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sao Tome and Principe passport ranks #72 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.