Vanuatu for citizens of Samoa

🔑 How to enter to Vanuatu from Samoa

To enter Vanuatu, Samoan 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 Vanuatu, check whether your Samoan passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Vanuatu and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Samoan passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Samoan passport. You are allowed to stay in Vanuatu for 90 days.

✅ Requirements for Samoan citizens to visit Vanuatu with tourist visa

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

❓ FAQ

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

   Samoan citizens do not need a visa to visit the Vanuatu.

2. How long Samoan citizens are allowed to stay in Vanuatu without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Vanuatu for citizens of Samoa for a visa-free stay is 90 days.

3. What happens if a Samoan passport holder stays in Vanuatu longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Vanuatu is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Vanuatu 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 Samoa need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Vanuatu without a visa?

   Vanuatuan 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 Samoan citizens to enter Vanuatu without a visa?

   Samoan 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 Vanuatu.

6. Can Samoan work or study during the visa-free stay in Vanuatu?

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