How to visit Russia from
Samoa
Reviewed by Anna Petrova, Certified Immigration Consultant (CIC)
Last verified: 14 Sept 2026
Where are you planning to apply for your Russian visa?
Pick the country and city where you are physically located. We'll show the Russian consulate and visa application center that serve Samoa citizens there.
Applying in Tehran, Iran
As a Samoa passport holder physically in Iran, you can submit your Russian visa application at the Russian mission below or at an authorised visa application center. A standard visa requires an invitation letter.
Russian consulate
Visa application center
Authorised centers have historically accepted applications on behalf of the consulate, for an additional service fee.
How citizens of Samoa enter Russia
No visa is required for Samoa citizens within the published stay, purpose and passport conditions. Trips outside those conditions require the appropriate regular visa and its category-specific supporting documents.
Official sources
- Russian MFA (mid.ru)— Ministry of Foreign Affairs — official visa policy and consulate directory
- e-Visa portal (evisa.kdmid.ru)— Official unified electronic visa application system
- Consular Department (kdmid.ru)— Consular services, appointment booking, and document legalization
Always verify current requirements with official sources before applying or travelling.
Visa-free entry
Visa-free up to 60 daysHolders of an ordinary Samoa passport can travel to Russia for tourism for up to 60 days without obtaining a visa in advance. From 30 June 2025, visa-free travellers must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (RuID) before crossing the border.
Regular visa (consulate / visa center)
Category-specific documentsFor stays longer than the visa-free period, or for business, work or study, citizens of Samoa apply for a standard visa. The supporting document depends on the visa category. For a tourist visa, tourist acceptance confirmation from an eligible issuer; a narrow accommodation-booking alternative applies only where the official rule allows it. Other categories use their own prescribed invitation or evidence.
View supporting documents by categoryOrder tourist invitation from $19
Need an invitation letter for a tourist visa? Order it online and receive it by email — no consulate visit is needed to obtain the document.
The document is issued after payment and data review. Verify local document requirements. Visa and entry decisions are made by the competent authorities.
- Tourist invitations issued fast
- Check your consulate's document requirements
- Secure online order
Russian visa types available to Samoa citizens
Russia issues the same visa categories to foreign nationals. The right one depends on the purpose of your trip. Open any visa type for the full requirements, costs and a step-by-step guide for Samoa passport holders.
Eligible tourism, business or events (online)
Documents required
- Use the current document checklist on the official evisa.kdmid.ru portal
- Match every uploaded document and image to the portal's current specifications
- Check insurance and entry-document requirements in the published Rules API and official portal
Leisure travel & sightseeing
Documents required
- Use the current checklist published by the responsible Russian mission
- Prepare the official application form and travel document in the format that mission specifies
- Provide the category-specific supporting document required by the mission
- Verify insurance, fee, appointment and any additional document rules before submission
Meetings, negotiations, contracts
Documents required
- Use the current checklist published by the responsible Russian mission
- Prepare the official application form and travel document in the format that mission specifies
- Provide the category-specific supporting document required by the mission
- Verify insurance, fee, appointment and any additional document rules before submission
Visiting relatives or friends
Documents required
- Use the current checklist published by the responsible Russian mission
- Prepare the official application form and travel document in the format that mission specifies
- Provide the category-specific supporting document required by the mission
- Verify insurance, fee, appointment and any additional document rules before submission
Employment in Russia
Documents required
- Use the current checklist published by the responsible Russian mission
- Prepare the official application form and travel document in the format that mission specifies
- Provide the category-specific supporting document required by the mission
- Verify insurance, fee, appointment and any additional document rules before submission
Study at a Russian institution
Documents required
- Use the current checklist published by the responsible Russian mission
- Prepare the official application form and travel document in the format that mission specifies
- Provide the category-specific supporting document required by the mission
- Verify insurance, fee, appointment and any additional document rules before submission
Passing through Russia
Documents required
- Use the current checklist published by the responsible Russian mission
- Prepare the official application form and travel document in the format that mission specifies
- Provide the category-specific supporting document required by the mission
- Verify insurance, fee, appointment and any additional document rules before submission
Culture, sport, science, religion
Documents required
- Use the current checklist published by the responsible Russian mission
- Prepare the official application form and travel document in the format that mission specifies
- Provide the category-specific supporting document required by the mission
- Verify insurance, fee, appointment and any additional document rules before submission
How to get each Russian visa from Samoa
Common questions Samoa travellers ask about each visa type — how to apply, and where to buy the visa invitation. Open a visa type for the full guide.
Unified e-Visa
Full guideTourist Visa
Full guideBusiness Visa
Full guidePrivate Visa
Full guideWork Visa
Full guideStudent Visa
Full guideTransit Visa
Full guideHumanitarian Visa
Full guideHow to get your visa
- 1
Check the official category requirements
Open the current checklist published by the responsible Russian mission for your visa category, passport and residence.
- 2
Complete the application form
Fill in the official visa application form for the consulate that serves your country of residence.
- 3
Prepare your documents
Prepare exactly the documents and formats named in the responsible mission's current official checklist.
- 4
Use the official intake channel
Submit through the consulate or authorised visa centre named by the responsible Russian mission.
- 5
Collect your visa
Follow the mission's payment, processing and document-return instructions.
Samoa — frequently asked questions
Processing times & costs for Samoa citizens
Published eVisa timing and official verification guidance for Samoa passport holders. Note: visa-free entry is available for short stays — see above.
| Visa type | Processing time | Approximate cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Verify with the responsible Russian mission | Official fee plus any separate service/support charge |
| Business visa | Verify with the responsible Russian mission | Official fee plus any separate service/support charge |
| Private visa | Verify with the responsible Russian mission | Official fee and category-specific document costs |
Sources: Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mid.ru), e-Visa portal (evisa.kdmid.ru). Regular-visa processing and fees depend on nationality, category and the responsible mission; verify them before applying.