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Visas and Entry Requirements

Visitors to Samoa do not require an entry permit for stays of less than 60 days, however you must have an onward or return ticket and valid passport (six months or more). An entry permit is required for visits longer than 60 days. Permits can be obtained from your nearest Samoa Consulate General, High Commission or Embassy to apply for one. For any further immigration enquiries and details of you nearest Samoan diplomatic representative, please refer to the Samoa

Departure Tax

A departure tax of WST$40 applies to all travellers over the age of 12.

Yacht Services

Visiting yachts are required to contact the Samoa Port Authority to notify them of their ETA, at least two days prior to arriving in Apia (via radio - Signal Side Band frequency HF 2182 or VHF on Channel 16 – hours of operation 8am to 4.40pm daily) for immigration, customs, health and quarantine clearance. The SPA charges berth/mooring up to WS$75 for one month. Bathroom and shower facilities are available on site, and fresh water can be purchased at 10 sene (cents) per gallon. Permission must be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Apia if you wish to visit (sail to) other islands in Samoa.

 For further information,

Contact the Samoa Port Authority, phone +685 23552 or fax +685 25870.