🇼🇸 Samoa · Ancestry
Citizenship by Descent — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,339 |
| Minimum annual salary | €16,069 |
| Proof of savings | €3,214 |
| Minimum investment | €64,275 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Ancestry proof | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €80 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Documents
- Must provide evidence at least one parent was a citizen of Samoa at time of applicant birth (full birth certificate of parent or Samoan Passport)
- Must provide Full Birth Certificate of the applicant
- Lodged at Samoan Government Mission overseas or Immigration Division in Apia
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,339.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Proof of savings
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum investment
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Ancestry proof
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.