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Malta passport to Samoa

Yes — Malta passport holders can visit Samoa without a visa for up to 90 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Samoa lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Malta is one of them.
  • Malta passports get “Visa free” at 123 of 198 destinations.
  • Travel is open both ways: Samoa passports also enter Malta without a prior visa.

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm

Flight corridor

Connection likely

MaltaMaltaSamoaSamoa
Typical duration
21.6 hours
From
MLA · GZM
To
APW
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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.

Malta

Country profile

Capital

Valletta

Population

574,250

Area

316 km²

Currency

Euro EUR

Languages

English, Maltese

Time zone

UTC+01:00

Foreign-born

199,466 · 2024

Migrant share

37%

Ethnic groups

Maltese

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

Malta · Visa free

FAQ

Does a Malta passport need a visa for Samoa?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. 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 Malta?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

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