Samoa visa requirements for Kenyans
Travel and visa requirements
Samoan Visa is not required for Kenyans
Stay Duration: 60 days
Entry Requirements
- Kenya nationals can get a visa upon their arrival at any international airport in Samoa.
- This visa allows Kenya citizens to stay in Samoa for a duration of 60 days.
- Prospective visitors are required to have 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.
- Tourists who wish to stay beyond the 60-day validity are to apply for an extension at the immigration department in Samoa.
- Travellers below the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Kenyans 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.
- Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
- On entry into Samoa, Visitors with amounts of over WST 20,000 must declare it upon arrival.
- Intending visitors can get to Samoa from international airports in Kenya. There are available international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
- Some of the airlines that fly from Kenya to Samoa include Kenya Airways, Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways and Air Mauritius.
- The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Apia, Samoa is 1 day, 5 hours, 1 day, 8 hours from Kisumu, and Mombasa.
- 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.
- 95%of the entire population of Samoa are Christians. Hindus, Buddhists, and Jews make up the minority religion in the country.
- 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.
- 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 10 hours ahead of Kenya.
- 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
Is Samoa safe for tourist travel?
The country is relatively safe with low reports of crime and violence, especially being done against tourists. However, tourists are to be careful and conscious during their travel.
What is the best time of the year to visit Samoa?
Based on the weather, the best time to visit Samoa is from July to September which has a pleasant temperature with a low level of humidity. However, Prices of hotels are low from February and March.
Is the water in Samoa safe to drink?
The water in Samoa is generally safe to drink. Tourists can also purchase bottled water, which is widely available.