Samoan visa for Australian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Australian passport holders visiting Samoa for a short-term stay: 60 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter Samoa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 60 days |
| Evisa | Samoa e-visa for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Samoa visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
Samoa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Samoa.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Samoa.
If you are looking for Samoa visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Samoa nearest your place of residence.
- Fukuoka: The Honorary Consulate of in Fukuoka, ~ 7902.14 kilometers (4910.16 mi) away from Canberra, Australia. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 10 minutes).
- Tokyo: The Embassy of in Tokyo, ~ 7948.92 kilometers (4939.23 mi) away from Canberra, Australia. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 10 minutes).
Samoa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Samoa diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to Samoa from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 31,458 | N/A |
| 2009 | 32,755 | 4.12% |
| 2010 | 31,458 | -3.96% |
| 2011 | 34,052 | 8.25% |
| 2012 | 30,809 | -9.52% |
| 2013 | 33,079 | 7.37% |
| 2014 | 32,106 | -2.94% |
| 2015 | 32,431 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 32,106 | -1.00% |
| 2017 | 31,458 | -2.02% |
| 2018 | 32,106 | 2.06% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Samoa & Australia comparison
Samoa's area is approximately 2,830 km2 (1,092 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 2714.59 times bigger than Samoa.
As of April 2024, Samoa's population is ~203731 people - 26,499,747 fewer people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted Samoa & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Samoa | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 203,731 | 26,703,478 | 26.5 million fewer people live in Samoa than Australia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 3 | 136 | Samoa has 133 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 94 | 130 | Samoa passport holders visit 36 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 13 | 319 | Samoan hosts 306 fewer foreign missions than Australia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Australia travel to Samoa in one year?
The number of visitors from Australia visiting Samoa in 2018 was approximately 32,106.
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