🇼🇸 Samoa · Spouse Partner
Citizenship by Marriage to Samoan Citizen — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,071 |
| Minimum annual salary | €12,855 |
| Proof of savings | €3,214 |
| Minimum investment | €4,821 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Marriage to citizen | Required (5+ yrs) |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €161 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Citizenship possible after 5 years.
Documents
- Must be married to and residing with the Samoan-citizen spouse
- Must provide evidence of time living together with spouse over past 5 years
- Must provide evidence of the continuing nature of the marriage
- Application form must be 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.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,071.
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 2026-06-08
Minimum annual salary
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-08
Proof of savings
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-08
Minimum investment
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-08
Work experience
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-08
Marriage to citizen
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-08
Age range
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-08
Years to citizenship
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-08
Open to all nationalities
https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Citizenship%20Act%202004%20(as%20made).pdf · verified 2026-06-08
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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 2026-06-08.