Samoan visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting Samoa for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Samoa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Samoa e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Samoa visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Samoa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss 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 Switzerland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Samoa nearest your place of residence.
- Fukuoka: The Honorary Consulate of in Fukuoka, ~ 9371.87 kilometers (5823.41 mi) away from Bern, Switzerland. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 2 minutes).
- Fukushima: The Honorary Consulate of in Fukushima, ~ 9567.25 kilometers (5944.81 mi) away from Bern, Switzerland. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 32 minutes).
Samoa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Samoa diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Samoa from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,522 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,574 | 3.42% |
| 2010 | 1,574 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 1,561 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 1,625 | 4.10% |
| 2013 | 1,496 | -7.94% |
| 2014 | 1,553 | 3.81% |
| 2015 | 1,651 | 6.31% |
| 2016 | 1,729 | 4.72% |
| 2017 | 1,883 | 8.91% |
| 2018 | 2,116 | 12.37% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Samoa & Switzerland comparison
Samoa's area is approximately 2,830 km2 (1,092 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 13.96 times bigger than Samoa.
As of April 2024, Samoa's population is ~203731 people - 8,707,067 fewer people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Samoa & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Samoa | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 203,731 | 8,910,798 | 8.7 million fewer people live in Samoa than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 3 | 146 | Samoa has 143 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 94 | 142 | Samoa passport holders visit 48 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 13 | 268 | Samoan hosts 255 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Samoa in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Samoa in 2018 was approximately 2,116.
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