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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Samoa?

Visa on arrival

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

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Tanzania vs Samoa: passport comparison

Tanzania

44

visa-free countries

Global rank: #135 · mobility 86.1

Samoa

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #77 · mobility 136.8
31

countries both Tanzania and Samoa can enter visa-free together

Tanzania + Samoa: passport compatibility

60%

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

Where Tanzania and Samoa travel together — by entry type:

31 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
28 both e-visa / eTA
41 both need a visa
79 access differs

Where Tanzania 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 (31)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Bahamas 90 days #53
Bangladesh 90 days #192
Barbados 180 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Botswana 90 days #119
Dominica 180 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Lesotho 90 days #122
Macao 30 days #67
Malawi 90 days #127
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Swaziland 30 days #120
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139
Zimbabwe 90 days #147

How the entry rule changed: Tanzania → 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 Tanzania → Samoa rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Tanzania passport, 2 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 Tanzania 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 Tanzania citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Tanzania citizens can get a visa on arrival for Samoa — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Tanzania or Samoa?
The Samoa passport is stronger: 81 visa-free countries versus 44. Global rank: Tanzania #135, Samoa #77.
Where can Tanzania and Samoa citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 31 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 Tanzania and Samoa?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Tanzania passport ranking

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