Samoa visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Samoan Visa is not required for Egyptians

Stay Duration: 60 days

Entry Requirements

  • Egypt citizens visiting Samoa are granted visa on arrival for a period of 60 days.
  • Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
  • Animals must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health and permission from the Department of Agriculture located in Apia, Samoa, before departure to Samoa.
  • Visitors are expected to leave at least two blank pages on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
  • Certificate of vaccination is not required to travel to Samoa.
  • There are no currency restrictions on entering or departing Samoa.
  • In Samoa, the power plugs and sockets are of type I. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Samoa is 21 hours, 37 minutes.
  • Samoa uses the Apia Standard Time zone in Samoa (GMT+13), hence, Samoa is 11 hours ahead of Egypt
  • Samoans drive on the left side of the road.
  • Samoa has an equatorial/monsoonal climate and a rainy season from November to April.
  • Samoa and English are the official languages including second-language speakers, there are more speakers of Samoan than English in Samoa.
  • Ancient beliefs co-exist side-by-side with Christianity as the major religion of Samoa.
  • Samoans live a communal way of life, participating in activities collectively.
  • Tattoos are a very popular and constant part of the Samoan culture and tradition.
  • Samoans have been very visible in boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and sumo.
  • Samoan culture is undoubtedly central to Polynesian life, and its styles of music, dance, and visual art have gained renown throughout the Pacific islands and the world.
  • Beaches, monuments, archaeological sites, mountains, sea, waterfalls are at the central of Samoa’s tourism
  • The lava fields on Savai'i are easily the largest attraction on the island of Samoa.

Frequently Asked Questions


Where is Samoa located on the map?

The Independent State of Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa) is located south of the equator, in the Polynesian region of the Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand.


Do they speak English in Samoa?

Yes, English is the second language in Samoan and all islanders can speak English as well.


What does Samoa mean?
Samoa is a Tongan word that  "people of the deep ocean" and "moa" means "the ocean" or the "deep sea". 

What is the main religion in Samoa?

Religion in Samoa encompasses a range of groups but 98% of the population of Samoa are Christians.


What does Malo mean in Samoan language?

This is a colloquial greeting. While 'talofa' is 'hello', 'malo' is 'hi' or 'good day'. The response to this is 'malo lava'.