Samoa visa requirements for Ghanaians
Travel and visa requirements
Samoan Visa is not required for Ghanaians
Stay Duration: 60 days
Entry Requirements
- Ghanaians visiting Samoa must first apply for an E-visa.
- This online pre-visa can be granted by the Samoan consulate in the applicant's home country.
- On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Samoa the traveler has then issued a visa on arrival.
- This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 60 days within a one-year period.
- If your visit is for more then 60 days or you are intending to work in Samoa, you must apply for a permit to enter the country from your nearest Samoa Consulate General, High Commission or Embassy.
- Your Passport must be valid for six months at the time of entry into Samoa, with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
- Before entry into Samoa, visitors must have a valid passport, copy of the return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay.
- You must pay a departure tax when you leave the country, this tax is normally included in airfares.
- You can apply for an extension of your visa at the immigration department.
- Ghanaians visiting Samoa with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or the high commission.
- Ghanaians visiting Samoa must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
- Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Apia, Samoa. The estimated flight time is between 23 - 24 hours.
- Christianity is the official language spoken in Samoa.
- Because the time zone currently used in Samoa is the Apia Standard Time (GMT +13), Samoa is 13 hours ahead of Ghana.
- Getting around in Samoa is possible through various public means of transportation including Taxis, Buses, Ferries.
- In Samoa, the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Samoa because the standard voltage (230 V) is the same as in New Zealand.
- Samoa's weather is warm and tropical all year round, with two distinct seasons – the dry season running from May to October and the wet season from November to April. Samoa's climate is hot and humid with an average daily temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and ocean temperature in the low 20s.
- Best time to visit Samoa, weather-wise: July to September enjoys pleasant temperatures with dry weather and low levels of humidity. Cheapest time to visit Samoa: Prices are lowest during February and March due to heavy rainfall and the possibility of typhoons.
- Samoan is the official language spoken in Samoa, English is also common and widely spoken.
- Visitors might want to pick up some basic Samoan phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
- Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is your visa valid for?
The Samoan tourist visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 60 days. Tourist are required to provide a return or onward ticket and your passport must be valid for at least six months at the time of entry into the country.
Can you travel to Samoa with a criminal charge??
Visitors with a history of criminal charges can not travel to Samoa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months. All visitors must have a return or onward ticket, copy of a bank statement, no record or deportation from other countries, no health problems that would pose a risk to Samoa, no history of criminal charges.
Do you need a visa to visit Samoa?
Ghanaian passport holders require a visa on arrival to visit Samoa. Ghanaian passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Samoa.
Chi
4 years ago
Can tourist visa be converted to work visa at a fee?
Chi
4 years ago
Can tourist visa be converted to work visa at a fee?
Is English spoken in Samoa?
Samoan is the language of the Samoan Islands, comprising Samoa and the United States territory of American Samoa. It is an official language – alongside English – in both jurisdictions.
Dear Sir, please what are the requirements to apply for evisa as a Ghanaian passport holders. Thank you?
I want to visit Samoa but I don't know anyone there, how do I get there as a first timer??
How can I apply for work permit in Samoa?
musah abubakar papa
2 years ago
how can i apply for work permit in samoa