Samoa visa for Chinese citizens

For Chinese passport holders, embarking on a journey to Samoa is simplified by visa-free entry, granting an enjoyable stay of up to 30 days specifically for tourism. This means there's no visa application cost or complex process, streamlining your travel plans significantly. The journey across the vast Pacific brings a dramatic change in time, as travelers will cross the International Date Line, practically arriving nearly a full day ahead into Samoa's tranquil embrace compared to Beijing time. While direct flights are uncommon, most itineraries involve transits through Pacific hubs like Nadi or Auckland, adding to the adventure of reaching this idyllic island nation.

Visa-free30d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Not required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristVisitor Permit (Tourist, up to 60 days)
60d$0valid 2mo
TouristVisitor Permit (Tourist, up to 90 days on arrival)
90dvalid 3mo
TouristVisitor Permit Extension
365dvalid 1y
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visitor Permit (up to 60 days)
60d$0valid 2mo
BusinessBusiness Visitor Permit (up to 90 days on arrival)
90dvalid 3mo
InvestorTemporary Resident Permit – Business and Investment
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkTemporary Resident Permit – Employment
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
StudentTemporary Resident Permit – Study
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherTemporary Resident Permit – Academic Research
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherTemporary Resident Permit – Cultural and Religious Purposes
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
FamilyTemporary Resident Permit – Family Support or Reunion
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherPermanent Resident Permit
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherMinisterial Entry Permit
Apply
TouristVisitor Entry Permit Fee
$200
Apply
InvestorTemporary Residence Permit - Business and Investment (Main applicant - Off island)
$900
Apply
InvestorTemporary Residence Permit - Business and Investment (Main applicant - In country)
$1800
Apply
InvestorTemporary Residence Permit - Business and Investment (Dependent spouse/child)
$450
Apply
WorkTemporary Residence Permit - Employment (Main applicant - Off island)
$900
Apply
WorkTemporary Residence Permit - Employment (Main applicant - In country)
$1800
Apply
WorkTemporary Residence Permit - Employment (Dependent spouse/child)
$450
Apply
StudentTemporary Residence Permit - Study (Main applicant)
$450
Apply
StudentTemporary Residence Permit - Study (Dependent spouse/child)
$200
Apply
OtherTemporary Residence Permit - Academic/Scientific Research (Main applicant)
$1200
Apply
OtherTemporary Residence Permit - Academic/Scientific Research (Dependent spouse/child)
$450
Apply
OtherTemporary Residence Permit - Cultural or Religious purposes (Main applicant)
$300
Apply
OtherTemporary Residence Permit - Cultural or Religious purposes (Dependent spouse/child)
$200
Apply
FamilyTemporary Residence Permit - Family Support or Reunion (Any applicant)
$200
Apply

Max 90 days in 180 days.

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