Samoa Visa Requirements
For 🇨🇦 Canada passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A and B, typhoid recommended.
Tap Water
Bottled water recommended
Safety Tips
Samoa is very safe for tourists with low crime rates. Main concerns are ocean currents and sun exposure. Sunday is sacred - most activities and businesses close.
Money & Costs
Currency
WS$ Samoan Tala (WST)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $50 · Mid: $120 · Luxury: $300+
Tipping
Tipping is not customary in Samoan culture.
Practical Info
Power
Type I, 230V
Driving
Left side
Emergency
999 (police), 998 (fire), 996 (ambulance)
Getting There
Main Airports
Apia (APW)
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
May to October is the dry season with comfortable temperatures (23-30°C). November to April is wet and humid with cyclone risk. The shoulder seasons offer good value.
Cultural Notes
Samoan culture (fa'a Samoa) is central to daily life. Chiefs (matai) lead villages. Traditional fale (open-sided houses) are common. Fire knife dancing and tatau (tattoo) are important traditions.
Insider Tips
Samoa switched from driving on the right to left in 2009. Ferries connect Upolu and Savai'i islands. Sunday is for church and family - don't expect services. Village customs (fa'a Samoa) should be respected.