{"id":140,"date":"2026-11-02T00:02:07","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T00:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration.gov.ws\/?page_id=140"},"modified":"2026-11-02T23:17:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T23:17:47","slug":"permits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/immigration.gov.ws\/sm\/permits\/","title":{"rendered":"Permits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"140\" class=\"elementor elementor-140\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a3bfa7d e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section sc-page-hero\" data-id=\"3a3bfa7d\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"3a3bfa7d\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-139f9c40 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-page-hero-inner\" data-id=\"139f9c40\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"139f9c40\">\n    <nav class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3522c172 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-nav sc-crumbs\" data-id=\"3522c172\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"3522c172\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sc-crumb-link e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"594fae31\"><a href=\"\/sm\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-paragraph-link-base e-default-a\">\n\t\tHome\n\t<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-5ed02c71-65a7 e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"7964dc8a\">\u203a<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-54d55ae6-8579 e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"3a20f0f2\">Permits<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/nav>\n\t\t\t<h1 data-interaction-id=\"7ce5a38e\" class=\"sc-page-h1 e-heading-base e-default-h1\">Permits<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-lead e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1d38be17\">By law we issue four types of entry permit: Visitor, Temporary Resident, Permanent Resident and Ministerial. Permit applications take 10 working days.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-471a9015 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-layout\" data-id=\"471a9015\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"471a9015\">\n    <main class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40a84f57 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-main sc-main\" data-id=\"40a84f57\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"40a84f57\">\n    <section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-339f53ea e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section sc-block\" data-id=\"339f53ea\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"339f53ea\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"6a80375e\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Visiting Samoa<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"19e8b1d9\">Visitors can get a 90-day Visitor Permit on arrival using the arrival card. You must have:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"7879aeb5\"><ul><li>a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay<\/li><li>a confirmed return or onward ticket<\/li><li>visas for the next country you're travelling to<\/li><li>enough money to support yourself while in Samoa<\/li><li>a confirmed address where you'll be staying<\/li><\/ul><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-callout e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"612bfddd\">You can't work on a Visitor Permit.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"68f22106\" class=\"sc-h3 e-heading-base e-default-h3\">Business visitors<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4c01f362\">A Business Visitor Permit is for people employed and paid overseas who are making a short visit to Samoa: to visit a branch of their company, hold business negotiations with a Samoan company, or attend a business conference. Any other business activity in Samoa needs a Temporary Resident Permit.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35497239 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section sc-block\" data-id=\"35497239\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"35497239\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"2b102e08\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Extend your visitor stay<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"947dd56\">If you're already in Samoa and want to stay longer than your 90-day Visitor Permit, you need to:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"31e2fd8a\"><ul><li>complete the temporary residence application form (MPMC100)<\/li><li>attach a photocopy of your onward ticket out of Samoa<\/li><li>provide evidence of enough money to support your extended stay<\/li><li>give details of where you'll be staying<\/li><\/ul><\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da62c72 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section sc-block\" data-id=\"4da62c72\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"4da62c72\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"369ed960\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Temporary residence<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"3df52759\">A Temporary Resident Permit can be issued for business and investment, employment, study, academic research, cultural and religious purposes, or family support and reunion. All applications use the temporary residence form (MPMC100).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-callout e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"5016018e\">Your entry permit must be approved and granted before you travel to Samoa.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"40fb715e\" class=\"sc-h3 e-heading-base e-default-h3\">Business and investment<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"313ee8a2\">Before you apply, you need:<ul><li>an Investment Certificate from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour<\/li><li>a Business Licence from the Ministry for Revenue<\/li><li>company registration confirmation from the Ministry of Justice and Courts Administration<\/li><\/ul>With these, submit the completed application form (MPMC100) and medical and police reports.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"2eceed2\" class=\"sc-h3 e-heading-base e-default-h3\">Employment<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"1f798afd\"><ul><li>Attach a completed Employer Sponsorship form (MPMC101).<\/li><li>Attach medical and police reports.<\/li><li>Include originals or certified copies of your qualifications and any references or supporting documents.<\/li><\/ul>We give a copy of your application to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour, which advises whether employing a non-citizen is in Samoa's best interests.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"403a4e6f\" class=\"sc-h3 e-heading-base e-default-h3\">Study<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"7e3aea2\"><ul><li>Attach a letter confirming your enrolment from the education institution. Medical students need this letter from the Samoa Ministry of Health.<\/li><li>Provide evidence of money to support yourself for your whole stay.<\/li><li>If you're on a scholarship, provide a letter confirming the award. If you're a private student, provide evidence of your accommodation.<\/li><\/ul><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"70be54e\" class=\"sc-h3 e-heading-base e-default-h3\">Academic or scientific research<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"6f00dd72\"><ul><li>A letter from your sponsoring academic institution supporting your research<\/li><li>A letter from an academic institution in Samoa supporting your research<\/li><li>Evidence of money to support yourself while in Samoa<\/li><li>Evidence of your travel out of Samoa<\/li><\/ul><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"32972dba\" class=\"sc-h3 e-heading-base e-default-h3\">Cultural or religious purposes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"38bc5722\"><ul><li>A confirmation letter from the organisers of the event<\/li><li>A letter from your hosts setting out your accommodation<\/li><\/ul><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"767e7c8d\" class=\"sc-h3 e-heading-base e-default-h3\">Family reunion or family support<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"3ce7b418\">Contact the Immigration Office to check what you need to include with your application.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a0f597b e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section sc-block\" data-id=\"7a0f597b\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"7a0f597b\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"7004c06\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Permanent residence<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5add59cf\">Apply to live in Samoa permanently with the permanent residence application form (MPMC105). Contact the Immigration Office to check whether you're eligible and what to include.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467fd06e e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section sc-block\" data-id=\"467fd06e\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"467fd06e\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"3c231591\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Medical and police reports<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"64e08e23\" class=\"sc-h3 e-heading-base e-default-h3\">Medical reports<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"32f18502\">Everyone over 16 who plans to stay for 1 year or more needs a medical report (MPMC102). Each person travelling to Samoa needs their own report.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"d9e7bba\" class=\"sc-h3 e-heading-base e-default-h3\">Police reports<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"ec50554\">Everyone over 18 who plans to stay for 1 year or more needs a police report. Include a report from every country you've lived in for more than 1 year in the last 5 years.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-519dc479 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section sc-block\" data-id=\"519dc479\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"519dc479\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"4e011b5\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Working in Samoa<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"60b29898\"><ul><li>It's an offence for a non-citizen to work in Samoa unless their permit specifically allows it.<\/li><li>A Temporary Resident Permit for employment lets you work only for the employer named in your application. If that job ends for any reason, your permit may be cancelled, and you must leave Samoa or apply for a new permit.<\/li><li>Visitors, academic researchers, and cultural and religious permit holders can't work in Samoa.<\/li><li>Students may work part time if authorised.<\/li><li>Dependants of permit holders can apply for authority to work while the main applicant's permit is valid.<\/li><\/ul><\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-390da20f e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-section sc-block\" data-id=\"390da20f\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"390da20f\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"e2f378d\" class=\"sc-h2-sm e-heading-base e-default-h2\">Permit fees<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"b213b8b\">Pay the fee when you lodge your application. All fees are in Samoan T\u0101l\u0101 and are non-refundable.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62a66b5f e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div sc-table e-352b6448-dfb1\" data-id=\"62a66b5f\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"62a66b5f\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sc-th e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"6ba1358e\">Permit<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-th e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"6b1a8a36\">Main applicant<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-th e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"561ed774\">Dependant (each)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"1f6accd9\">Visitor entry permit<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"446133b2\">SAT$200<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"74b7e00d\">\u2013<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"236add3a\">Business or employment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"1de697dc\">SAT$900 off island<br>SAT$1,800 in country<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"56f49be9\">SAT$450<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"3a51dff8\">Study<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"6e269c29\">SAT$450<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"4c8a13a7\">SAT$200<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"37bf80f4\">Academic or scientific research<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"ff1bcb8\">SAT$1,200<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"12206329\">SAT$450<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"16935a02\">Cultural or religious purposes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"5118046c\">SAT$300<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"20d770a9\">SAT$200<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"205d0b7d\">Family reunion or support<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"61c0f175\">SAT$200 (any applicant)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"134fdd6\">SAT$200<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"7c788bd2\">Purpose approved by the Minister<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"15321262\">SAT$300<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"b0e9efd\">SAT$150<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"7b3aff\">Permanent residence<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"74624103\">SAT$3,200 adult<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"27243f4\">SAT$1,100 child (17 and under)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"3c99a26a\">Permanent residence \u00b7 connection by blood<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"6b2d7c98\">SAT$550<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-td sc-td-strong e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"4e26732a\">\u2013<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"sc-note e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"46a63106\">Permit applications take 10 working days. Other permit fees, such as reviews, reissues and overstayer fees, are on the full fee schedule.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n\n<\/main>\n<aside class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ad455fc e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-aside sc-aside\" data-id=\"5ad455fc\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"5ad455fc\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f59a8a3 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-aside-card\" data-id=\"2f59a8a3\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"2f59a8a3\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sc-aside-h e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"4829fd75\">Forms<\/span>\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-543e5cdf e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-a sc-dl e-3f1a7fb2-707b\" data-id=\"543e5cdf\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"543e5cdf\" href=\"https:\/\/mpmc.gov.ws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Temporary-Residence-application-MPMC100.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sc-pdf e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"6b78a913\">PDF<\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2abd7eab e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-15e41394-101f\" data-id=\"2abd7eab\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"2abd7eab\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sc-card-title e-76cc034e-ee48 e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"5a97ec4d\">Temporary residence<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-card-text e-c8a6a29-a086 e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"4e1ab3b3\">MPMC100 \u00b7 incl. visitor extensions<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b1dc519 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-a sc-dl e-66422ff5-ef66\" data-id=\"1b1dc519\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"1b1dc519\" href=\"https:\/\/mpmc.gov.ws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Employment-Sponsorship-form-MPMC101.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sc-pdf e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"6a05b1a2\">PDF<\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58d133b7 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-1fbf3f06-24e1\" data-id=\"58d133b7\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"58d133b7\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sc-card-title e-7f74a0c2-b4f3 e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"42330628\">Employer sponsorship<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-card-text e-2f3d7187-a87f e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"26b30baf\">MPMC101 \u00b7 for employment<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77922ae6 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-a sc-dl e-194f669c-b2f1\" data-id=\"77922ae6\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"77922ae6\" href=\"https:\/\/mpmc.gov.ws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Medical-Report-form-MPMC102.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sc-pdf e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"6d2a6810\">PDF<\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dc6c792 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-5f8460da-7551\" data-id=\"6dc6c792\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"6dc6c792\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sc-card-title e-253d67e7-7a5b e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"71573012\">Medical report<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-card-text e-441feb73-51ca e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"1eda608b\">MPMC102 \u00b7 stays of 1 year or more<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63061006 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-a sc-dl e-52b5f5f7-a974\" data-id=\"63061006\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"63061006\" href=\"https:\/\/mpmc.gov.ws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Permanent-Residence-application-MPMC105.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sc-pdf e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"7e1dbed\">PDF<\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b7dc52d e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-26093b65-e64e\" data-id=\"2b7dc52d\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"2b7dc52d\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sc-card-title e-60cce5ef-d1da e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"693e1f0d\">Permanent residence<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-card-text e-7fa92c50-6f65 e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"3b6bbbc5\">MPMC105<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-more e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"6b10e3f7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.gov.ws\/sm\/forms\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-paragraph-link-base e-default-a\">\n\t\tAll forms \u2192\n\t<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28ce2c8e e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-aside-card\" data-id=\"28ce2c8e\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"28ce2c8e\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sc-aside-h e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"1a3c6860\">Processing time<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-prose e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"59e0cdba\">Visitor, temporary and permanent permits take 10 working days. Apply well before you plan to travel.<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b6c6d2e e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div sc-aside-dark e-38d449e0-a52f\" data-id=\"4b6c6d2e\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"4b6c6d2e\">\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"sf-name e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"3225ddcf\">Need help?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-on-dark e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"54f08bd7\">Call or email the Immigration Office in Apia.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-on-dark-link e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"4e7da0ba\"><a href=\"tel:+68520291\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-paragraph-link-base e-default-a\">\n\t\t+685 20291\n\t<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-on-dark-link e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"2f68e320\"><a href=\"mailto:immigration@mpmc.gov.ws\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-paragraph-link-base e-default-a\">\n\t\timmigration@mpmc.gov.ws\n\t<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sc-on-dark-link e-paragraph-base e-default-span\" data-interaction-id=\"57c4d862\"><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.gov.ws\/sm\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"e-paragraph-link-base e-default-a\">\n\t\tAll offices and missions \u2192\n\t<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/aside>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visitor, temporary resident and permanent resident permits: who needs one, what to include, and fees. 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