Category: Retirement Visa
Overview: Samoa does not offer a specific, named Retirement Visa program. Long-term stay for retirees is generally managed through a 'Permit to Reside' for individuals demonstrating significant financial means or making an economic contribution, assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Eligibility: No dedicated retirement visa category. Long-term stay for retirees requires significant financial means or economic contribution, good health, and a clean criminal record. Eligibility is assessed individually by the Immigration Division.
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.mpmc.gov.ws/about-mpmc/divisions/immigration-division/
Summary: Samoa lacks a dedicated Retirement Visa. Retirees seeking long-term stay typically apply for a Permit to Reside, requiring substantial financial resources or an economic contribution. Offers tranquil island life.