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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Samoa citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

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Samoa citizens need a visa to enter Taiwan. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Samoa vs Taiwan: passport comparison

Samoa

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #77 · mobility 136.8

Taiwan

75

visa-free countries

Global rank: #79 · mobility 136.2
60

countries both Samoa and Taiwan can enter visa-free together

Samoa + Taiwan: passport compatibility

71%

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

Where Samoa and Taiwan travel together — by entry type:

60 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
31 both e-visa / eTA
28 both need a visa
58 access differs

Where Samoa and Taiwan 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.

How the entry rule changed: Samoa → Taiwan

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 → Taiwan 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 →

Taiwan: good to know

Taipei

Capital

New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)

Currency

Taipei Time (UTC+8)

Time zone

+886

Calling code

Where else Samoa goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Taiwan

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

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Samoa citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Samoa citizens need a visa to enter Taiwan. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Samoa or Taiwan?
The Samoa passport is stronger: 81 visa-free countries versus 75. Global rank: Samoa #77, Taiwan #79.
Where can Samoa and Taiwan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 60 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Taiwan?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Samoa and Taiwan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Samoa passport ranking

Where else the Samoa passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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