Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Visitors normally receive a 90-day visa on arrival, but those with short passport validity can request a waiver letter and those on medical electives or exchanges need a temporary resident permit via the Canberra High Commission.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General of Samoa, Liverpool (NSW), handles passports and documents (applications go to Samoa's Immigration Office); the High Commission in Canberra (ACT) handles citizenship, immigration/travel documents, apostille requests and temporary resident permits.
Medical electives and exchanges: Canberra High Commission, form MPMC100; other reasons: Sydney Consulate-General (submit at least 4 weeks before departure).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Samoa.
How to apply
Check entry conditions | for electives/attachments submit form MPMC100 with photos, letters, proof of funds | for other reasons submit documents and fee to the consulate
Documents you need
- Passport valid 6 months beyond departure
- Return ticket
- Accommodation details
- For permits: two photos, passport copy, acceptance letter, study letter, proof of funds
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Processing time: At least 4 weeks before departure.
Good to know
Fee not stated. High Commission Canberra has no website listed.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Samoa's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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