Source-backed scope
Samoa has 2 guide records for Indian travellers. 1 packs are not awaiting source confirmation; 1 remain under review. Pack presence is not universal eligibility or a fresh recheck of every legacy source. Open the exact route for document conditions.
- Jurisdiction
- Samoa
- Purpose
- Study, Tourism / holiday
- Destination
- Samoa
Published route coverage
Samoa currently has 2 checklist or preparation records in the Enuncia Travel directory.
Each linked route page keeps the document list, translation rule, notarisation rule, apostille rule and attestation rule tied to official-source evidence.
- Study: named route guide; 12 rows from 2 source records.
- Tourism / holiday: under review; not a confirmed checklist; 5 rows from 1 source records.
What to check before ordering
Select the exact route first. Then choose only the document rows where processing is required or optional according to the checklist.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| India to Samoa study document checklist: Signed temporary-resident application (MPMC100) | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Complete the relevant personal, study and declaration sections. Attach originals or certified copies; the principal applicant and dependants over 18 sign the declaration. |
| India to Samoa study document checklist: Passport identity details | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Enter the travel passport number and nationality on MPMC100. The form does not prescribe a separate apostilled passport copy. |
| India to Samoa study document checklist: Two recent passport-sized photographs | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. For the main applicant and each dependant included in the application. |
| India to Samoa study document checklist: Education-institution enrolment letter | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Confirms the institution and course; medical students instead need Ministry of Health confirmation. |
| India to Samoa study document checklist: Evidence of funds for living expenses | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. For example, a bank statement showing how the student will be supported. |
| India to Samoa study document checklist: Scholarship or sponsorship award letter | conditional | visa application | Example from this named route only. If awarded: gives the scholarship or sponsorship details. |
| India to Samoa study document checklist: Accommodation arrangements | conditional | visa application | Example from this named route only. For a privately funded student. |
| India to Samoa study document checklist: Medical examination and blood-test report (MPMC102) | conditional | visa application | Example from this named route only. For persons over 16 planning to stay one year or more, as stated in the information sheet. |
| India to Samoa study document checklist: Chest X-ray report (MPMC103) | conditional | visa application | Example from this named route only. Part of the medical requirement for persons over 16 staying one year or more. |
| India to Samoa study document checklist: Police reports for relevant countries of residence | conditional | visa application | Example from this named route only. For persons over 18 staying one year or more: countries lived in for more than one year during the previous five years, as stated in the information sheet. |
| India to Samoa study document checklist: Internship employer or sponsor letter | conditional | visa application | Example from this named route only. Only for internship or practical-experience study: identifies the host and placement. |
| India to Samoa study document checklist: Current permit-fee payment | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Use the ministry's current fee schedule, not the older fees printed on MPMC100; do not send cash by mail. |
Processing route
- Choose the route before preparing documentsThe examples above come from different application categories and are not one combined submission checklist. Open the linked route matching your purpose and stage for its full document and processing sequence.
Official citations
- Samoa Ministry of the Prime Minister and CabinetSamoa Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet document checklistmpmc.gov.wsLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version samoa-study-20261015
The currently linked MPMC100 study form lists enrolment, funding, conditional scholarships and housing, photographs, and age-and-duration conditions for medical and police reports.
- Samoa Ministry of the Prime Minister and CabinetSamoa Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet document checklistmpmc.gov.wsLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version samoa-current-fees-20261015
Current published study permit fees supersede the historical fee amounts printed on the linked application form.
- Government of Samoa, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Immigration DivisionGovernment of Samoa, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Immigration Division: category source; detailed checklist not verifiedmpmc.gov.wsLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version samoa-india-tourism-documents-20261015-category-only
Editorial review status: the authority/category source was identified, but these reusable preparation rows do not establish the exact current document checklist. Detailed requirements and processing rules still need verification.
Exceptions
- This destination page covers only the published official-source route packs listed here. Example rows belong to their named routes, not every applicant. Individual citation dates vary; adding a route does not revalidate the older packs.
- Routes not listed on this page should stay in the official-sources-needed state until their embassy or government evidence is added.
Relevant Enuncia services
- Document checklist review
FAQs
Does this page cover every Samoa visa category?
No. It covers only the source-backed routes listed on the page. Other purposes remain unpublished until official evidence is added.
How are translation and attestation decisions shown?
They are shown per document row, so applicants can see whether certified translation, notarised translation, apostille, embassy attestation or MEA/HRD attestation is required, optional or not applicable.
Related guides
- India to Samoa study document checklist
Study: named route guide, 12 rows.
- India to Samoa visitor permit checklist
Tourism / holiday: preparation guide under review, 5 rows.