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🇲🇼 Does a Malawian need a visa for Samoa 🇼🇸?
No. Malawian passport holders can visit Samoa without a visa for up to 60 days.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Malawian citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa on arrival. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Samoa or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Samoa at a glance
Capital: Apia · Currency: Samoan tālā (WST, T) · Official languages: English, Samoan · Calling code: +685
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Samoa: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 7 July 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Samoa uses plug types I, Malawi uses G.
The other way round
🇼🇸 Samoan passport holders visiting Malawi: Samoan passport holders can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Malawian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Malawian passport holders can visit Samoa without a visa for up to 60 days.
How long can a Malawian stay in Samoa without a visa?
Up to 60 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a Samoan need a visa for Malawi?
Samoan passport holders can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 90 days.