Okay, let’s talk about how I got my Samoa visa.
First, I checked what kind of documents I would need. Turns out, the Samoa Immigration Department has a list. They need a valid passport. Mine was good for another year, so that was fine. Also, they wanted to see a completed visa application form. I found this form on their website, and it was pretty easy to fill out with all my personal details.
Documents checklist
- A valid passport
- A completed visa application form
- Proof of funds statement of account
So I printed out the form, filled it in with a pen – old school, I know. Then, I had to show them proof that I had enough money to support myself during my stay. For this, I printed out a bank statement. It showed I had more than enough to cover my trip, so no worries there.
Next, I had to decide whether to apply online or in person. I chose to apply online. The website made it super simple. I uploaded scans of my passport, the completed application form, and my bank statement.
After submitting everything, I got a confirmation email. It said they received my application and it was being processed. Honestly, I expected it to take a while, but I got my visa approval within a week! It was way faster than I thought it would be.
So, that’s the story of how I got my Samoa visa. It was all pretty straightforward, and I didn’t run into any issues. If you follow the steps and have all your documents ready, you should be good to go!