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SamoaSamoa visa requirements for Vietnam citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Vietnam passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Samoa. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Samoa entry requirements for Vietnam citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Samoa
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Easier alternatives for Vietnam passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Vietnam passport than Samoa, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
Samoa at a glance for travellers
- 198 of 198 passports can enter Samoa without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Vietnam passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 46 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 |
| Official portal | Samoa Immigration (MPMC) | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Samoa 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 Vietnam citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Vietnam passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Samoa. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Vietnam passport holders need for Samoa?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Vietnam passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Samoa?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.