🇼🇸 Samoa passport 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
Samoa passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Sri Lanka — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay or fee for this route — check the official page before you travel.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Sri Lanka's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Getting a visa on arrival for Sri Lanka
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for Samoa passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 5 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule (commonly six months beyond arrival)
- Completed arrival/VOA form (available on plane or at airport)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Cash for visa fee (check destination for accepted currencies)
Steps 4 steps
- Collect the Visa on Arrival form from the plane or airport counter
- Fill out the form and queue at the VOA desk
- Submit your documents and pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
About Sri Lanka
The Pearl of the Indian Ocean — golden beaches, ancient temples, Ceylon tea, and the world's densest wildlife
- Capital
- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Colombo)
- Currency
- Sri Lankan Rupee (Rs)
- Language
- Sinhala, Tamil
- Time zone
- SLST (UTC+5:30)
- Best time to visit
- December – March (west), April – September (east)
Official sources
Always confirm with Sri Lanka's own government before you travel:
- Sri Lanka official visa information ↗ srilankaevisa.lk
- Sri Lanka embassies & consulates ↗ mfa.gov.lk
Common questions
Do Samoa citizens need a visa to visit Sri Lanka?
Samoa passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Sri Lanka — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can Samoa passport holders stay in Sri Lanka?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Sri Lanka's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Sri Lanka visa cost for Samoa citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Sri Lanka's official visa information before you apply.
How long does it take to get a Sri Lanka visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter Sri Lanka?
We don't hold Sri Lanka's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Sri Lanka give visas to Samoa citizens?
Yes — Sri Lanka issues Samoa citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can Samoa citizens find official Sri Lanka visa information?
On Sri Lanka's official site: https://www.srilankaevisa.lk