🇼🇸 Samoa · Naturalisation
Citizenship by Permanent Residence (5 years) — 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 | €6,428 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €321 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Citizenship possible after 5 years.
Documents
- Must hold a valid Samoan permanent residence permit
- Must provide evidence of employment in Samoa over past 5 years
- Must provide evidence of business and social activity in Samoa over past 5 years
- Must provide evidence of health and character status
- Application form must be lodged with relevant fees 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.
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 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Years to citizenship
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-09
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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 2026-06-09.