Independent State of Samoa · short term business
Visitor Permit Extension
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Source check: all 3 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026
Samoa visitor extension process for visitors already in Samoa seeking a further visitor stay.
- Processing time
- Use the temporary residence application form route for visitor extension handling before current permission expires.
- Government fees
- The fee table lists SAT$200 for visitor entry permit applications and 10 working days processing; confirm current extension fee before payment.
- Typical duration
- Further visitor stay; confirm the approved extension length with Samoa Immigration.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 30 June 2026, the Visitor Permit Extension for Independent State of Samoa is an unsponsored Samoa immigration route. Sources: official Independent State of Samoa government pages, reviewed 30 June 2026.
Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/samoa/visitor-permit-extension#answer
What is the Visitor Permit Extension in Independent State of Samoa?
Visitor Permit Extension is an unsponsored Samoa route. Indicative government fees are The fee table lists SAT$200 for visitor entry permit applications and 10 working days processing; confirm current extension fee before payment; indicative processing time is Use the temporary residence application form route for visitor extension handling before current permission expires; typical duration is Further visitor stay; confirm the approved extension length with Samoa Immigration. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on 30 June 2026.
Overview
Samoa coverage is based on the official Samoa Immigration pages under the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The reviewed pages publish visitor-entry conditions, permit categories, temporary-residence purposes, employment restrictions, medical and police-report triggers, citizenship routes, official forms and fee tables. Applicants should still confirm the current form, fee, filing place and supporting evidence with Samoa Immigration before travelling, working, studying, investing or relying on long-stay status. Samoa Immigration says visitors who are in Samoa and wish to apply for a further period of stay as a visitor should use the temporary residence form. For an extension of the 90-day Visitor Permit, the page lists MPMC100, an onward-ticket photocopy, evidence of sufficient funds and accommodation details.
Additional sources
Primary source
Temporary Residence application form MPMC100 ↗ · Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
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Primary source
Extension of Permit form MPMC108 ↗ · Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is in Samoa as a visitor and needs a further visitor period.Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ↗
- ✓The application is made before the current visitor permission expires.Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ↗
- ✓The applicant can provide onward travel, funds and accommodation details.Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ↗
Common blockers
- !The purpose has changed to work, study, investment, family residence or another temporary-residence purpose.Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ↗
- !The applicant cannot show onward travel, funds or accommodation arrangements.Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ↗
- !The visitor is already out of status or cannot document lawful visitor status.Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Completed Temporary Residence application form MPMC100.Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ↗
- ·Photocopy of onward ticket out of Samoa.Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ↗
- ·Evidence of sufficient funds for the extended stay.Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ↗
- ·Accommodation details.Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Check the permit page before the current 90-day visitor stay expires.
Build the evidence pack
Complete MPMC100 for the extension process.
Submit through the official channel
Attach onward-ticket, funds and accommodation evidence.
After approval
Wait for Samoa Immigration approval before relying on the further stay.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantRead Samoa visitor extension requirements ↗
Use this official Samoa source to confirm the current requirements, fee, filing channel and supporting evidence before filing. Samoa coverage is based on the official Samoa Immigration pages under the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The reviewed pages publish visitor-entry conditions, permit categories, temporary-residence purposes, employment restrictions, medical and police-report triggers, citizenship routes, official forms and fee tables. Applicants should still confirm the current form, fee, filing place and supporting evidence with Samoa Immigration before travelling, working, studying, investing or relying on long-stay status.
Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet · verified
- ChecklistApplicantDownload temporary residence form MPMC100 ↗
Use this official Samoa source to confirm the current requirements, fee, filing channel and supporting evidence before filing. Samoa coverage is based on the official Samoa Immigration pages under the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The reviewed pages publish visitor-entry conditions, permit categories, temporary-residence purposes, employment restrictions, medical and police-report triggers, citizenship routes, official forms and fee tables. Applicants should still confirm the current form, fee, filing place and supporting evidence with Samoa Immigration before travelling, working, studying, investing or relying on long-stay status.
Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Which form does Samoa use for a visitor extension?+
Samoa Immigration says visitors seeking a further visitor period should use the temporary residence form MPMC100.
Can a visitor extension be used for work?+
No. Samoa says work is not permitted on a Visitor Permit.
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Primary source: Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Last checked: 30 June 2026