Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · SamoaPassport Atlas
Russia passport to Samoa
Yes — Russia passport holders can visit Samoa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 60 days
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Key facts
- Samoa lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Russia is one of them.
- Russia passports get “Visa free” at 79 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Samoa passports also enter Russia without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Samoa
Open to Russia passports near Samoa
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
RussiaSamoa- Typical duration
- 20.5 hours
- From
- DME · SVO · LED
- To
- APW
Usual hubs
United States · 25.9 hours
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.
Russia
Country profile
Capital
Moscow
Population
146 million
Area
17,100,000 km²
Currency
Russian ruble RUB
Languages
Russian
Time zone
UTC+02:00–UTC+12:00
Foreign-born
7.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
5.3%
Ethnic groups · 2010
- Russian77.7%
- other10.2%
- unspecified3.9%
- Tatar3.7%
- Ukrainian1.4%
- Bashkir1.1%
- Other2%
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
Russia · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Russia 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 Russia?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.