🇼🇸 Samoa · Citizenship

Citizenship after five years holding permanent residence

A foreign national who has held a valid Samoan permanent-residence permit for five years may apply for citizenship registration, supported by evidence of employment, business, social activity, health and character during the preceding period.

Timing

Check the official residence-period rule.

Government fee note

Check the official fee schedule.

Eligibility requirements

Detailed settlement conditions are not yet translated for this language. Check the official sources below.

Application and documents

Check the official application processing guidance.

Official sources and verification record

Last verified2026-08-07

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