Access
On arrival
AStay 90 days
Policy · SamoaPassport Atlas
Sri Lanka passport to Samoa
Sri Lanka passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Samoa, usually for 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
AStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Samoa lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Sri Lanka is one of them.
- Sri Lanka passports get “On arrival” at 18 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Samoa passports also enter Sri Lanka without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Samoa
Open to Sri Lanka passports near Samoa
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Sri LankaSamoa- Typical duration
- 15.2 hours
- From
- CMB · HRI · RML
- To
- APW
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Sri Lanka
Country profile
Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Population
21.8 million
Area
65,610 km²
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee LKR
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil
Time zone
UTC+05:30
Foreign-born
40,698 · 2024
Migrant share
0.2%
Ethnic groups · 2012
- Sinhalese74.9%
- Sri Lankan Tamil11.2%
- Sri Lankan Moors9.2%
- Indian Tamil4.2%
- other0.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Samoa
Country profile
Capital
Apia
Population
205,557
Area
2,944 km²
Currency
Samoan tālā WST
Languages
English, Samoan
Time zone
UTC+14:00
Foreign-born
3,843 · 2024
Migrant share
1.8%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- Samoan96%
- Samoan/New Zealander2%
- other1.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type I
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+685
Airports
APW
Highlights
- To Sua Ocean Trench
- Saleaula lava fields
- Apia Clock Tower
Sri Lanka · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Sri Lanka passport need a visa for Samoa?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Samoa typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Samoa mission.
What about a Samoa passport entering Sri Lanka?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.