Samoa for citizens of Costa Rica

🔑 How to enter to Samoa from Costa Rica

To enter Samoa, Costa Rican citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Samoa, check whether your Costa Rican passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Samoa and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Costa Rican passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Costa Rican passport. You are allowed to stay in Samoa for 60 days.

✅ Requirements for Costa Rican citizens to visit Samoa with tourist visa

• Costa Rican citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Samoa. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Costa Rican citizens on the territory of Samoa is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Costa Rica require a visa to visit the Samoa?

   Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa to visit the Samoa.

2. How long Costa Rican citizens are allowed to stay in Samoa without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Samoa for citizens of Costa Rica for a visa-free stay is 60 days.

3. What happens if a Costa Rican passport holder stays in Samoa longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Samoa is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Samoa is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Costa Rica need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Samoa without a visa?

   Samoan immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Costa Rican citizens to enter Samoa without a visa?

   Costa Rican citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Samoa.

6. Can Costa Rican work or study during the visa-free stay in Samoa?

   The Samoa visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Samoa Costa Rican citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.