Access
On arrival
AStay 90 days
Policy · SamoaPassport Atlas
South Africa passport to Samoa
South Africa 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
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Key facts
- Samoa lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Africa is one of them.
- South Africa passports get “On arrival” at 29 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Samoa passports get “Visa required” in South Africa.
Nearby passports travelling to Samoa
Open to South Africa 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
South AfricaSamoa- Typical duration
- 20.9 hours
- From
- JNB · CPT · DUR
- To
- APW
Usual hubs
United States · 32.3 hours
Australia · 21.2 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.
South Africa
Country profile
Capital
Pretoria
Population
63.1 million
Area
1,219,912 km²
Currency
South African rand ZAR
Languages
English, Zulu, Afrikaans
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Black African80.9%
- Colored8.8%
- White7.8%
- Indian/Asian2.6%
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
South Africa · On arrival
FAQ
Does a South Africa 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 South Africa?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.