Samoa visa requirements for Cambodians
Travel and visa requirements
Samoan Visa is not required for Cambodians
Stay Duration: 60 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of Cambodia can travel to Samoa by obtaining a visa on arrival at any airport in Samoa.
- This visa permits Cambodians to stay in Samoa for a duration of 60 days.
- Intending visitors are required to present a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Samoa. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
- On entry into Samoa, Visitors with amounts of over WST 20,000 must declare it upon arrival.
- Travellers below the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Tourists from Cambodia travelling to Samoa must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Samoa. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in Samoa.
- Visitors travelling to Samoa must have no record of deportation from other countries as well as no history of criminal charges.
- Cambodians travelling with animals must have a permit from the Department of Agriculture Apia, Samoa and veterinarian's certificate of health from Cambodia.
- Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
- Visitors with firearms, fireworks and related goods require a permit from the Ministry of Police.
- Intending visitors can get to Samoa from international airports in Cambodia. There are available international airports in Phnom Penh and Siem reap.
- Some of the airlines that fly from Cambodia to Samoa include Air France, Brussels Airlines, Virgin Australia and Fiji Airways.
- The estimated flight time from Phnom Penh to Apia, Samoa is 18 hours, 50 minutes and from Siem reap, it is 21 hours, 30 minutes.
- 95%of the entire population of Samoa are Christians. Hindus, Buddhists, and Jews make up the minority religion in the country.
- The Samoan Tālā is the official currency in Samoa. Visitors are advised to exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets.
- English is the official languages in Samoa. However, the majority of the population speaks Samoan.
- Samoa has a tropical climate, with warm weather all year round, It has two distinct seasons: the dry season which runs from May to October and the wet season which runs from November to April.
- Tourists travelling to Samoa are to budget about $50 to spend on expenses per day.
- Some special delicacies tourists can try in Samoa are Luau or Palusami, Faiai Eleni and Fa'ausi.
- Visitors can move around in Samoa with minibuses, taxis, ferries and car rentals.
- Palau uses Apia Standard Time(GMT+13), which puts Samoa 7 hours ahead of Cambodia.
- Some of the tourist sites in Samoa tourists can visit include Upolu, Alofaaga Blowholes and Piula Cave Pool.
- The power and socket plug used in Samoa are of Type I. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Visitors are advised to be careful as they go about their tourist-related activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Samoa?
From July to September is considered as the best time to visit Samoa, although the country is hot throughout the year, these months before the rainy season, so they are a bit cooler and dry.
Do citizens of Samoa speak English?
There are 165,000 people in Western Samoa. All are Polynesian and speak Samoan. American Samoans also have a rich language that remains the main language of the people. English is the second language and all islanders can speak English as well.
How do you greet someone in Samoan?
When greeting friends and family, usually one would use their first name followed by “Talofa” (Hello).
What currency is used in Samoa?
The Samoan Tālā is the official currency in Samoa. However, visitors are advised to exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets.