Swiss visa for Samoan citizens
A visa is NOT required for Samoan passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Samoan citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Samoan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Samoan citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Samoan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Switzerland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Switzerland.
If you are looking for Switzerland 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 Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Apia: The Consulate General of Switzerland in Apia, Samoa (Working hours: Close now)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Samoa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Samoa traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Samoa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 86 | N/A |
| 2009 | 83 | -3.49% |
| 2010 | 86 | 3.61% |
| 2011 | 85 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 86 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 90 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 92 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 93 | 1.09% |
| 2016 | 92 | -1.08% |
| 2017 | 99 | 7.61% |
| 2018 | 104 | 5.05% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Switzerland & Samoa comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Samoa is approximately 2,830 km2 (1,092 sq mi). This means Samoa is 13.96 times smaller than Switzerland.
As of May 2024, Switzerland's population is ~8.9 million people - 8,707,067 more people than the population of Samoa.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Samoa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Samoa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 8,910,798 | 203,731 | 8.7 million more people live in Switzerland than Samoa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 3 | Switzerland has 143 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Samoa. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 94 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 48 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 13 | Swiss hosts 255 more foreign missions than Samoa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Samoa travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Samoa visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 104.
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- Travel time: 39 hours 37 minutes
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