Samoa → United Arab Emirates
Samoa 
United Arab EmiratesUAE visa requirements for Samoa citizens (2026)
e-Visa required. Yes. Samoa passport holders need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, issued online before travel. Typical processing: Tourist visas arranged through a UAE airline, hotel or licensed travel agent are typically issued in about 48 hours.
- Total price
- From $75
- per traveler, all-in
- Estimated processing
- Tourist visas arranged through a UAE airline, hotel or licensed travel agent are typically issued in about 48 hours
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VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
UAE e-Visa requirements for Samoa citizens
- Requirement
- e-Visa required
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
- Processing
- Tourist visas arranged through a UAE airline, hotel or licensed travel agent are typically issued in about 48 hours
Documents needed
- Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months)
- Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background
- Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details
- Return or onward ticket
How Samoa citizens apply for the UAE e-Visa
- Prepare a passport scan and a compliant photo.
- Apply online, with us or on the official portal, and pay the fee.
- Wait for approval (see processing time) and download the e-visa.
- Print a copy and travel with the passport used to apply.
Good to know
- GCC citizens need no visa. Citizens of many other countries get a free 30- or 90-day visit visa on arrival; everyone else needs a tourist visa arranged in advance.
- UAE embassies do not issue tourist visas: apply through a UAE-based airline, hotel, licensed travel agent, or online with ICP or GDRFA Dubai.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
- Overstaying costs AED 50 per day (Dubai).
Easier alternatives for Samoa passport holders
Countries in Western Asia and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Samoa passport than UAE, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | eTA / ETA required | 90 days |
| United Kingdom | eTA / ETA required | 180 days |
| Sri Lanka | eTA / ETA required | Per visa terms |
UAE at a glance for travellers
- 93 of 198 passports can enter UAE without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Samoa passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 109 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | UAE Government portal: do you need a visa to enter the UAE | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | UAE Government portal: tourist visa | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism: do you need a visa | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Official portal | GDRFA Dubai – tourist visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, United Arab Emirates entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Samoa citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
Yes. Samoa passport holders need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, issued online before travel. Typical processing: Tourist visas arranged through a UAE airline, hotel or licensed travel agent are typically issued in about 48 hours.
What documents do Samoa passport holders need for the United Arab Emirates?
Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months); Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background; Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details; Return or onward ticket.
How long does the UAE e-Visa take for Samoa passport holders?
Tourist visas arranged through a UAE airline, hotel or licensed travel agent are typically issued in about 48 hours. Apply well ahead of your trip. Rush processing is available with Visa and Trips.
How much does a UAE e-Visa cost with Visa and Trips?
From $75 per traveler, all-in. One total that includes the government fee and our service fee; the exact total is confirmed after we check your details, before you pay.
How do I apply for the UAE e-Visa with Visa and Trips?
Tap “Apply now”, enter your trip and passport details and upload your documents. A Visa and Trips specialist checks everything, files your application, emails you a confirmation with the estimated processing time and sends your e-Visa as soon as it is issued. You can follow your order on the tracking page.