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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Samoa citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Samoa can visit Ireland visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Samoa vs Ireland: passport comparison

Samoa

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #77 · mobility 136.8

Ireland

120

visa-free countries

Global rank: #18 · mobility 170.1
74

countries both Samoa and Ireland can enter visa-free together

Samoa + Ireland: passport compatibility

65%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Samoa and Ireland travel together — by entry type:

74 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
69 access differs

Where Samoa and Ireland can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (74)

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How the entry rule changed: Samoa → Ireland

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Samoa → Ireland rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Samoa passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Ireland: good to know

Dublin

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

Time zone

+353

Calling code

G

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Samoa goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Ireland

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Samoa citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Citizens of Samoa can visit Ireland visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Samoa citizens stay in Ireland without a visa?
Samoa passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Samoa or Ireland?
The Ireland passport is stronger: 120 visa-free countries versus 81. Global rank: Samoa #77, Ireland #18.
Where can Samoa and Ireland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 74 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Ireland?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Samoa and Ireland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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