Samoa visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Samoan Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 60 days

Entry Requirements

  • Singapore citizens visiting Samoa are granted visa on arrival for a period of 60 days.
  • Visitors must hold a passport valid for at least six months at the time of entry into the country.
  • Visitors are expected to leave at least two blank pages on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
  • Visitors must have a return or onward ticket, a copy of a bank statement or proof of sufficient funds to support your stay.
  • No record of deportation from other countries, no health problems that would pose a risk to Samoa, and no history of criminal charges.
  • 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.
  • According to the World Health Organisation, there has been transmission of the Zika virus in Samoa. Travellers, especially pregnant women and couples who intend to conceive, are advised to seek up-to-date medical advice on the potential risks associated with their specific itinerary.  
  • Certificate of vaccination is not required from Singapore citizens intending to travel to Samoa.
  • There are no currency restrictions on entering or departing Samoa.
  • The estimated flight time from Somalia to Samoa is 13 hours, 15 minutes.
  • Samoa uses the Apia Standard Time zone in Samoa (GMT+13), hence, Samoa is 6 hours ahead of Singapore
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Samoa mean?

Samoa is a Tongan word that  "people of the deep ocean" and "moa" means "the ocean" or the "deep sea"

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

What language is spoken in Samoa?

Samoa has its own native language, Samoan, which is still spoken by most of the population, however, English is the second official language of the country and is spoken in all parts of Samoa.  You’ll find communicating in English is perfectly suitable while you are travelling through Samoa.