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United Kingdom visa requirements for Samoan citizens
Samoan citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to the United Kingdom.
Passport
WSM
Samoa
Going to
GBR
United Kingdom
eTA needed
Online travel approval for visitors with an eligible passport.
- Visa
- eTA
- Max stay
- 180 days (6 months)
- Fee
- £20
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Samoan citizens in United Kingdom
Samoan passport holders need an ETA to visit the UK
- Get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before your trip.
- You can stay for up to 6 months.
What to do
Apply for the eTA on the United Kingdom's official government website, never a reseller.
Apply before you book non-refundable travel; most approvals come back quickly.
The eTA links to your passport number, so travel on the same passport.
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Ways into United Kingdom
Visit for a holiday or to see friends and family.
eTA required For your passportTravel approval: ETAOnline travel approval for visitors with an eligible passport.
- Fee
- £20
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Use the UK ETA app or official website.
- Add your passport details and face photo.
- Pay 20 GBP.
- Wait for the approval email before travel.
Documents required
- Passport you will travel with
- Passport image
- Face photo
- Email address
- Accepted payment method
- Usually takes 1 day; allow 3 working days.
- Approval lets you travel but does not promise entry.
eVisaAccess your eVisaAn online record for people already granted UK immigration permission.
- Fee
- Free
- Processing
- 0–1 days
How to apply
- Get the UK permission you need.
- Create or sign in to your UK immigration account.
- Check your eVisa and link your current passport.
- Travel with the linked passport or travel document.
Documents required
- Passport or travel document
- Access usually works at once; allow 1 day after linking.
- Your visa sets your stay and entry rules; an eVisa adds no permission.
Sources (59)Last updated 11 November 2026
- UK Visas and Immigration
- Border Force
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- British Embassy Washington
- Coming to the UK from the USA
- British High Commission New Delhi
- Coming to the UK from India
- Check if you need a UK visa
- Standard Visitor overview
- Standard Visitor application and fees
- Visitor visa national list
- Visitor immigration rules
- Visitor supporting documents
- Electronic travel authorisation overview
- Apply for an ETA
- Official ETA application portal
- ETA eligible nationalities
- ETA exemptions
- Activities allowed with an ETA
- Common Travel Area guidance
- Transit overview
- Direct Airside Transit visa
- Visitor in Transit visa
- Transit applications and documents
- Carrier visa requirements and transit exemptions
- Transit caseworker guidance
- Transit guidance version 9, including Annex A
- Processing times outside the UK
- Business visits
- Innovator Founder visa
- Student visa
- Student visa documents
- Child Student visa
- Short-term English study visa
- Short-term English study eligibility
- Short-term English study documents
- Apply for short-term English study
- Study as a visitor
- Current visa brake restrictions
- Skilled Worker visa
- Skilled Worker costs
- Skilled Worker documents
- Health and Care Worker visa
- Health and Care Worker job requirements
- Health and Care Worker costs
- Seasonal Worker visa
- Global Talent visa
- Youth Mobility Scheme
- Youth Mobility eligibility
- Family visa overview
- Partner and spouse family visa
- Family visa evidence
- EU Settlement Scheme family permit
- EU-family permit eligibility and documents
- Medical visits
- Access and use an eVisa
- Travel with an eVisa
- Marriage Visitor visa
- British-Irish visa scheme
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Trips to United Kingdom
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Coming from Samoa
- Plugs D G MAdapter needed
- MoneyGBP £
- Time−21h
- DrivingOn the leftSame as home
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency999 or 112 police
Planning your United Kingdom trip
Best time to go: Outdoor activities are possible all year. Summers are generally warm and damp, while winters are generally mild, but northern Scotland's mountains can have heavy snow.
- LondonThe capital has palaces, museums and major attractions such as the London Eye.
- Edinburgh and CardiffBoth cities have medieval castles, and Edinburgh is also known for its festivals.
- Bath and YorkThese historic cities offer places to explore Britain's Roman history.
- Lake District National ParkThis scenic national park is a World Heritage site recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Scams to watch for in United Kingdom
- Cup and ball betting gameA person moves three cups and asks you to bet on which hides a ball. They secretly remove the ball, so you cannot win by following it. People who stop to watch may also be pickpocketed.
- Ticket-machine cash theftSomeone offers to help you buy a ticket. Once your money is in the machine, they reach across, cancel the purchase and take the returned cash.
- Phone snatchingThieves snatch phones, often while riding fast-moving mopeds. They may then try to access personal information and banking apps.
About United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is an island state made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Capital
- London
- Money
- British pound (£)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- 9 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +44
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Questions
Are there special rules for Samoan citizens visiting United Kingdom?
Samoan passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the United Kingdom for up to 6 months.
Do samoan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Samoan citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to the United Kingdom.
How long can samoan citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
Up to 180 days each visit with the eta needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for the United Kingdom?
Only on the United Kingdom's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Do british citizens need a visa for Samoa?
British citizens get a visa on arrival in Samoa, for up to 90 days.
Do other Oceania passports get easier entry to the United Kingdom?
Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia New Zealand, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near United Kingdom are easier for samoan citizens?
Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland Iceland, and 3 more let samoan citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the United Kingdom?
Apply for the eTA on the United Kingdom's official government website, never a reseller. Apply before you book non-refundable travel; most approvals come back quickly.
What money is used in the United Kingdom?
British pound (£). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the United Kingdom?
English.
How strong is the Samoa passport?
It ranks #41 and reaches 110 destinations without applying ahead.
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