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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Seychelles citizens need a visa for Samoa?

Visa on arrival

Seychelles citizens can get a visa on arrival for Samoa — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Seychelles vs Samoa: passport comparison

Seychelles

102

visa-free countries

Global rank: #58 · mobility 148.8

Samoa

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #77 · mobility 136.8
75

countries both Seychelles and Samoa can enter visa-free together

Seychelles + Samoa: passport compatibility

77%

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

Where Seychelles and Samoa travel together — by entry type:

75 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
26 both e-visa / eTA
28 both need a visa
46 access differs

Where Seychelles and Samoa 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 (75)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Andorra90 days#47 Antigua and Barbuda180 days#61 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Bangladesh90 days#192 Barbados180 days#48 Belgium90 days#6 Belize90 days#99 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Bulgaria90 days#35 Costa Rica30 days#62 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica180 days#70 Ecuador90 days#104 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Gambia90 days#132 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Haiti90 days#175 Hong Kong30 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica90 days#100 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Latvia90 days#34 Lesotho90 days#122 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Macao30 days#67 Malawi90 days#127 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mauritius90 days#66 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Netherlands90 days#10 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Philippines30 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Russia30 days#93 Rwanda30 days#143 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 Spain90 days#2 Swaziland30 days#120 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Tanzania90 days#135 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Vanuatu120 days#105 Vatican90 days#60 Zambia90 days#139 Zimbabwe90 days#147

Only Samoa is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Seychelles → Samoa

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

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

3rule changes for the Seychelles passport, 3 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 →

Where else Seychelles goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Samoa

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 on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Seychelles citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Seychelles citizens can get a visa on arrival for Samoa — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Seychelles or Samoa?
The Seychelles passport is stronger: 102 visa-free countries versus 81. Global rank: Seychelles #58, Samoa #77.
Where can Seychelles and Samoa citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 75 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Samoa?
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 Seychelles and Samoa?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Seychelles passport ranking

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

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