Do Barbados citizens need a visa for Samoa?
You get the visa at the border. Bring cash/card for the fee, a photo and your onward ticket.
Barbados passport holders can currently enter 133 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 45 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. Samoa admits 198 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).
What to bring to Samoa
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card — check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.
Samoa visa on arrival cost
The visa-on-arrival fee is set by the border authority; check the official source for the current amount and accepted payment methods.
Entering Samoa: step by step
- Make sure your passport has 6+ months validity and a blank page.
- Bring the visa fee in an accepted form (cash or card).
- Queue at the visa-on-arrival counter before immigration.
- Keep your onward ticket and hotel booking handy.
Entry tips for Samoa
- Local currency is Samoan tālā (WST) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs (including the visa fee).
- Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
- An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.
Samoa at a glance
| Capital | Apia |
|---|---|
| Region | Polynesia |
| Currency | Samoan tālā (WST) |
| Languages | English, Samoan |
Sources & last verified
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) — dataset-derived, not individually verified | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Samoa Immigration (MPMC) | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO — Samoa entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Embassy | The embassy or consulate of Samoa in your country of residence | — |
The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.