UAE visa requirements for Samoan citizens

UAE visa requirements for Samoan citizens/Dubai e-visa from Samoa: Many people dream of visiting Dubai or the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where countless wonders await. It's simple to see why Dubai is such a fascinating metropolis, filled with towering buildings, luxury hotels, and retail complexes to suit all tastes. However, like any trip abroad, specific procedures and UAE visa requirements must be followed to ensure everyone's safety and security.

Applying for a UAE/Dubai visa can be a difficult and time-consuming procedure for Samoan applicants. Luckily, the UAE Government has launched an online UAE electronic visa service, making visa application significantly easier. This article will discuss in detail the UAE visa requirements for Samoan citizens and how to apply online for a Dubai/UAE e-visa from Samoa through our website.

Dubai visa for Samoan citizens

UAE Immigration Services will also provide information on UAE e-visa fees and services, required documents, processing times and UAE travel insurance so that Samoan visitors are well prepared for their arrival journey to the United Arab Emirates. Our guide will give you all the information you need whether you are planning a business trip, a family vacation or a personal excursion. Let's get started!

Let's Check UAE Visa Requirements For Samoan Citizens

Samoa is not on the exempt country list for UAE visa, so UAE visa is REQUIRED for Samoan passport holders.

Visitors from Samoa to the United Arab Emirates are required to have a valid Samoan passport lasting at least six (06) months and a valid UAE visa for Samoan citizens in order to enter the country.

Can apply UAE visa for Samoan citizens in several ways

• The UAE visa for Samoan citizens must be obtained prior to arrival in the UAE, which can be obtained from the closest UAE embassy or consulate.
• Samoan citizens can apply online for a UAE e-visa through the UAE Immigration Services website.

Prepare the following documents to apply UAE visa for Samoan citizens

• A valid Samoan passport for no less than six months from the intended arrival date in the UAE
• A completed UAE visa application form
• A copy of Samoa passport biography first-page
• Two (02) passport-sized photographs of Samoan applicants.

Check UAE e-visa requirements for Samoan citizens

Find Out More About The Types Of UAE Visa Available For Samoan Citizens

There are various types of UAE visas available to Samoan citizens. But only the UAE e-Tourist visa has been approved by the UAE Government for online application by all countries. So, to meet the diverse needs of the length of stay of Samoan customers, there are currently three popular types of UAE e visa being offered, including:

• 90-day stay UAE e-visa
• 60-day stay UAE e-visa
• 30-day stay UAE e-visa
• 48-hour transit in UAE
• 96-hour transit in UAE

Currently, many services provide different UAE visa types as well as different UAE visa requirements for Samoan citizens. So, you need to know these differences in advance.

Anyway, Samoan travelers applying for UAE visas should begin the process well before their intended travel dates since the application processing time for each type of UAE visa for Samoan citizens varies.

How To Apply UAE Visa For Samoan Citizens Online

In fact, it is relatively simple to apply for a UAE e visa for Samoan citizens, which can be done online. Samoans can apply for a UAE e visa from Samoa if you know what type of UAE visa is right for their trip.

There are three (3) types of UAE e-Tourist visas that Samoan citizens will need:

• 30-day UAE e-Tourist visa
• 60-day UAE e-Tourist visa
• 90-day UAE e-Tourist visa

To apply for a UAE e visa from Samoa, please prepare the following documents

• A Samoan passport must have full biographical information without missing any data or lines. This passport is valid for at least six (06) months from the date of entry and at least two blank pages for visa stamping..
• A frequent-used credit or debit card to make payments for UAE e visa service fees
• A working email address to receive the information & result of UAE electronic visa
• A recent color photo of a Samoan applicant should focus on your face, clean and sharp

Follow these 4 easy steps to apply online for UAE e visa from Samoa

• Step 1 - Please fill in the application form with necessary information of the Samoan applicant including your name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, etc. with any itinerary details you have.
• Step 2 - It is important to verify all entered information, then choose the appropriate way to pay your UAE visa service fee. UAE Immigration Services may ask Samoan customers for additional information (if needed).
• Step 3 - Moreover, the UAE visa check status feature allows our Samoan customers to track in real-time your UAE e visa application status anytime they need. The result of the UAE e visa for Samoan citizens approval will be sent to your email box within 1 - 3 working days.
• Step 4 - Finally, Samoan customers must print out your UAE e visa result, then bring it along to be checked by the UAE Immigration officer upon arrival.

One support team at UAE Immigration Services is available 24/7 to serve Samoan customers who need support with the online UAE visa application process from Samoa, which usually takes only 15 - 20 minutes to complete.

Apply UAE e-visa for Samoan citizens online

Need To Know Everything About UAE Visa Fees And Services For Samoan Citizens

The UAE e-Tourist visa is an electronic travel permit that mainly serves the needs of Samoan citizens who want to enter Dubai or the United Arab Emirates for short-term sightseeing and entertainment purposes.

About UAE e visa fee for Samoan citizens

• The UAE visa costs for Samoan applicants is solely determined by the service & type of your UAE e visa chosen
• More about how to make payment UAE e visa costs for Samoan citizens, and details of the UAE visa service fees here.

It should be known that when applying for a UAE visa for Samoan citizens, you only have to pay two (02) types of fees, including: UAE Government fee (paid to the UAE Immigration Department) and the UAE visa service fee (charged by UAE Immigration Services)

About UAE e visa services for Samoan citizens

UAE Immigration Services is trying its best to bring as many choices as possible to everyone who needs to apply for a UAE e visa from everywhere in the world, including Samoan nationals.

Specifically, we currently offer our customers three (03) options of UAE e visa service for Samoan citizens with different fees depending on the specific needs of each customer:

Normal UAE e visa service option

Used in most cases for Samoan nationals who want to get a UAE e visa within 03 working days.

Urgent UAE e visa service option

Used in some special cases for Samoan visitors who would like to get a UAE electronic visa within 02 business days.

Super Urgent/Rush UAE e visa service option

Used in emergency cases and also known as Rush UAE e visa, this is the most expensive and fastest UAE visa service available for Samoan customers who need a UAE e visa within 1 working day.

You can apply for a Rush UAE e visa for Samoan citizens here.

UAE e-visa services & fees for Samoan citizens

Consider buying UAE travel insurance when applying for a UAE e visa for Samoan citizens

Samoan travelers need to know that UAE Travel Insurance with COVID-19 coverage is Highly Recommended by UAE Government for approval by the UAE Government to issue UAE e visas for Samoan citizens.

Moreover, UAE travel health insurance will help ensure maximum safety for your health against the risks of traveling abroad along with many other benefits. Visitors from Samoa can find out more about UAE Travel insurance information here.

UAE Immigration Services is trying to support Samoa customers to get UAE travel insurance (with COVID-19 coverage) without providing any other information by applying for a UAE e visa through our website, it costs only US$299/person.

Can Apply For Most Necessary UAE/Dubai Visas For Samoan Citizens At The UAE Embassy

Anyway, Samoan applicants can directly contact and apply for required UAE visas at the UAE embassy or consulates nearest to you.

Currently, the UAE embassy has not yet been established in Samoa

In this case, the Samoan applicant needs to contact the UAE embassy or consulate in the surrounding countries. The UAE Embassy in Australia and the UAE Embassy in New Zealand are both neighboring countries of Samoa that currently have UAE embassy offices.

• Tel: 006448302949
• Email: [email protected]
• UAE embassy address: level 7, 119 Featherston St, Wellington 6011, New Zealand.

The working hours of UAE embassy office in Wellington, New Zealand

• The UAE Embassy office hours in New Zealand are 09:00 am - 04:00 pm, from Monday through Friday, closed on Saturday & Sunday
• Samoan applicants need to update the public holidays and New Year of the UAE Embassy in New Zealand to be more proactive
• Anyway, some UAE embassies are open by appointment only, Samoan applicants must make an appointment before visiting any of the UAE embassies.

Something About UAE/Dubai e-Tourist Visa For Samoan Visitors

Important Notes:

• Samoan customers should download and print out their UAE e-Tourist visa then bring it along to show the UAE Immigration officers upon arrival
• Samoan passport used for the UAE e-Tourist visa must be valid for at least six (06) months from the date of application
• An additional fee will be charged for Samoan tourists who overstay the validity of their UAE e visa in Dubai. (The overstaying penalty in the UAE has been standardized and applied by the UAE ICP since October 14, 2022)
• Samoan citizens can be banned from entering the country for a certain period of time if they violate the UAE Immigration regulations.

Feel free to contact us anytime you need assistance or have problems regarding applying for UAE e visa for Samoan citizens. We hope this article will be useful, and don't forget that we are here 24/7 to support everyone with all we have. After all, UAE Immigration Services would like to wish our Samoan customers a perfect trip to the United Arab Emirates!