Ambassador: Mr. Ma Chongren
Address: Vailima, Apia, the Independent State of Samoa
Mailing Address: Private Mail Bag, Vailima, Apia, the Independent State of Samoa
Tel: +68-5-22474
Fax: +68-5-21115
Email: tce@samoa.ws

Consular & Overseas Chinese Office
Tel: +68-5-22472
Economic & Commercial Counselor's Office
Mailing Address: Private Mail Bag, Vailima, Apia, the Independent State of Samoa
Tel: +68-5-20802
Fax: +68-5-21115
Email: ws@mofcom.gov.cn
Website: http://ws.mofcom.gov.cn/

 Brief Intro
Samoa is an island group of Polynesian Archipelago in southern Pacific Ocean, consisting of two large islands and seven small ones (five of which are not inhabited). Most are volcano islands. Enjoying tropical rainforest climate, it has rich rainfall with an annual average temperature of 28℃ (about 82.4℉). November to April is the rainy season.
Capital: Apia    
Time: It is 11 hours later than GMT and 19 hours later than Beijing Time. 
Official Language: Samoan (English is also widely used.)
Major Religions: Congregation, Roman Catholic, Methodist
Currency: sene, tala

 Important Holidays:
New Year Day (January 1-2)
Good Friday (Friday before Easter)
Easter (first Monday of April)  
Anniversary of World War Ⅱ (April 25)
National Independence Day (June 1)
Labor Day (August 5)
Children's Day (second Sunday of October)
Christmas (December 25)
Boxing Day (December 26)

 Notices for Chinese Going to Samoa
1. All visitors over 12 years old should pay for the departure tax, 40 talas. Without an entry permit, stays of less than 30 days is allowed in Samoa. But visitors should show their return or onward tickets and passports valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into the country.

2. From Samoa Consulate General, High Commission or Embassy, visitors can apply for the permit to enter for stays over 60 days. 2 pieces of photos, round-trip ticket, proof of sufficient fund, invitation, business letter, a fee of about 50 talas and a valid passport.