Destination
Samoa
Oceania · Apia
Entry details
Visa on arrival · up to 90 days
- Source's ruleEntry permit on arrival
- Passport validity6 months longer than the duration of stay
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Lotu a Tamaiti
October 12, 2026
Mon · in 13d
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
December 26, 2026
Sat · in 88d
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
New Year's Day
January 2, 2027
Sat · in 95d
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
Fri · in 178d
Holy Saturday
March 27, 2027
Sat · in 179d
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
Mon · in 181d
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.
Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Samoa: do Turkmenistan citizens need a visa?
No advance visa: Turkmenistan citizens get a visa on arrival — up to 90 days.
How long can you stay?
Up to 90 days per visit.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid 6 months longer than the duration of stay. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+993 12 44-56-92MFA consular service hotlineAbout the country
- Capital
- Apia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Population
- 196,130
- Area
- 2,944 km²
- Currency
- Tala · WST
- Time zone
- 07:01UTC+13
- Sockets
- I
- Emergency
- 999all services
- Calling code
- +685
- Languages
- Samoan, English
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