🇼🇸 Samoa · Birthright
Samoan Citizenship by Birth (jus soli + parent) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Ancestry proof | Required |
| Age range | 21–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €48 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
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.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Work experience
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-22
Ancestry proof
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-22
Age range
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-22
Open to all nationalities
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-22
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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 2026-06-22.