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Egypt Visa Requirements for Samoa Citizens

Visa on arrival

Samoa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt — no application is needed before the trip.

Source: Passport Index dataset — not yet confirmed against an official source.

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Visa on arrival

On arrival
Fee
30 USD
Extension
Possible

The UK government's travel advice says approved airports sell a physical visa for 30 USD cash at kiosks before immigration, and that since 1 August 2026 Cairo International Airport also sells a digital visa on arrival by card for 36 USD, including a 6 USD digital service fee, via self-service machines or the Visa on Arrival portal. The Egyptian Consulate in Washington says that from 1 September 2026 all Egyptian airports have moved from visa-on-arrival stickers to an electronic QR code. It says visas on arrival are valid for up to 30 days.

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What the Egypt visa rules mean for Samoa travellers

Samoa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt. There is nothing to apply for in advance — the visa is issued at the airport or land border after you pay the fee. Bring cash in a major currency, a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket and the address of your first night's accommodation, and expect a queue at busy airports.

The main option is the Visa on arrival, which costs 30 USD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Egypt applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: Egypt's e-Visa portal says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 1 blank page.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: WHO's country list says Egypt requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, or who transited for more than 12 hours thro…
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Egypt. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected med…

Egypt entry rules compared

Egypt lets 3 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 44, issues eVisas to 78 and requires an embassy visa from 73. Samoa citizens are treated the same way as Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Nauru. Overall the Samoa passport ranks #76 in the world with 81 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Samoa passport you can also visit 7 countries in the region without a visa, including Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

In the other direction, Egypt citizens can visit Samoa visa-free for up to 90 days.

Flag of EgyptEntry requirements for Egypt

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Egypt. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

UK FCDO — Egypt travel advice: health✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

14 days

The UK government says that leaving Egypt on an expired visa may bring difficulties, including a fine if the visa expired more than 14 days earlier. The Canadian government says you may be fined on departure if you overstay your 30-day visa without authorisation. No Egyptian official page we read states the amount.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Egypt travel advice: entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

10,000 USD

The UK government's travel advice says foreign currency worth more than 10,000 USD must be declared on arrival and that there is no limit on the amount of foreign currency you can bring. You can bring up to 5,000 Egyptian pounds into or out of Egypt.

UK FCDO — Egypt entry requirements (taking money into or out of Egypt)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Samoa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt — no application is needed before the trip.

How much does a Egypt visa cost for Samoa citizens?

Visa on arrival: 30 USD.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Egypt?

Egypt's e-Visa portal says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0); this answer comes from the Passport Index dataset (MIT). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.