Samoan passport
The Samoan Passport is an international travel document that is issued to Samoan citizens.
| Samoan passport | |
|---|---|
![]() Samoan passport front cover | |
| Type | Passport |
| Issued by | |
| Purpose | Identification |
| Eligibility | Samoan citizenship |
| Expiration | 10 years |
Passport requirements
1. Applicants must complete and sign the passport application form. Original or certified copies of appropriate supporting documents must be enclosed.[1]
2. Application of children under 16 years of age:
a. Complete the consent form
b. Written consent from both parents or legal guardians is required.
3. Lodge your application at: The Immigration Office, Lober Building, Savalalo, Samoa
4. Lodge two photos (Width: 35mm, Height: 45mm; Head height (up to the top of the hair): 34.5mm; Distance from top the of the photo to the top of the hair: 3mm)[2]
Visa requirements
As of 1 January 2017, Samoan citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 114 countries and territories, ranking the Samoan passport 44th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley visa restrictions index.[3] Samoa signed a mutual visa waiver agreement with Schengen Area countries on 28 May 2015.[4]
References
- "Immigration & Consular Services | Samoa High Commission". Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- "Samoa passport photo 35x45 mm size, requirements". visafoto.com. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- "Global Ranking - Visa Restriction Index 2017" (PDF). Henley & Partners. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- EU signs visa waiver agreements with 7 ACP countries
