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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Solomon Islands citizens need a visa for Samoa?

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

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Solomon Islands vs Samoa: passport comparison

Solomon Islands

86

visa-free countries

Global rank: #71 · mobility 140.7

Samoa

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #77 · mobility 136.8
75

countries both Solomon Islands and Samoa can enter visa-free together

Where else Solomon Islands goes visa-free

→ AndorraVisa-free · 90 days → → AngolaVisa-free · 30 days → → Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free · 180 days → → AustriaVisa-free · 90 days → → BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelgiumVisa-free · 90 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free · 90 days →
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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 Solomon Islands citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Solomon Islands citizens can get a visa on arrival for Samoa — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Solomon Islands or Samoa?
The Solomon Islands passport is stronger: 86 visa-free countries versus 81. Global rank: Solomon Islands #71, Samoa #77.
Where can Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands and Samoa?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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