Canadian visa for Samoan citizens
A visa is NOT required for Samoan passport holders visiting Canada for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Samoan citizens to enter Canada for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Canada e-visa for Samoan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Canada visa on arrival for Samoan citizens | Not Available | |
Canada tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Samoan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Canada.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Canada.
If you are looking for Canada visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Samoa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Canada nearest your place of residence.
- Noumea: The Consulate General of in Noumea, ~ 2454.63 kilometers (1525.23 mi) away from Apia, Samoa. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 37 minutes).
- Auckland: The Consulate of in Auckland, ~ 2879.27 kilometers (1789.09 mi) away from Apia, Samoa. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 37 minutes).
Canada visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Canada diplomatic mission offices to Samoa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Samoa traveling to Canada from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Samoa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 171 | N/A |
| 2009 | 157 | -8.19% |
| 2010 | 162 | 3.18% |
| 2011 | 160 | -1.23% |
| 2012 | 163 | 1.88% |
| 2013 | 161 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 165 | 2.48% |
| 2015 | 180 | 9.09% |
| 2016 | 200 | 11.11% |
| 2017 | 209 | 4.50% |
| 2018 | 211 | 0.96% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Canada & Samoa comparison
Canada's area is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi), while the area of Samoa is approximately 2,830 km2 (1,092 sq mi). This means Samoa is 3213.25 times smaller than Canada.
As of October 2025, Canada's population is ~39.4 million people - 39,216,619 more people than the population of Samoa.
We have highlighted Canada & Samoa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Canada | Samoa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 39,421,679 | 205,060 | 39.2 million more people live in Canada than Samoa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 144 | 3 | Canada has 141 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Samoa. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 129 | 94 | Canada passport holders can visit 35 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 469 | 13 | Canadian hosts 456 more foreign missions than Samoa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Samoa travel to Canada in one year?
The number of visitors from Samoa visiting Canada in 2018 was approximately 211.
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Useful Information
- Ottawa to Apia: 9596.16 km (5962.77 mi)
- Travel time: 19 hours 59 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025