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Steps (17) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Register a company  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Foreign Investment Certificate  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain a Business License  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Foreign Employment Employee Permit  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Temporary Residence Permit  (3) expand_more expand_less

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Pay for temporary residence permit
(last modified: 25/05/2020)

Costs

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Timeframe ( see details )

Waiting time until next step

WST 2700
10 mn  -  40 mn
5 days  -  10 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

MPMC - Immigration Office

Level 1 FMFMII Government Building; Eleele Fou , Apia
Tel: +685 20291
Email: immigration@mpmc.gov.ws
Website: https://mpmc.gov.ws/divisions/immigration/

Unit in charge

Cashier- Immigration Office

Mon: 09:00 - 16:00
Tue: 09:00 - 16:00
Wed: 09:00 - 16:00
Thu: 09:00 - 16:00
Fri: 09:00 - 16:00
Sat: closed

Person in charge

Fefiloi Siupolu

Cashier
Tel: 20291/7221001

Expected results

Cost WST 900

WST expand_more expand_less
  • WST Add Name Here
WST 900
Application Fee - Off-Island
or  WST 1,800
Application Fee - In country
Payment methods: cash, Check

Time frame

Processing takes up to 10 working days
Waiting time in queue: min   5mn - max  30mn
Attention at counter: min   5mn - max   10mn
Waiting time until next step: min   5 days - max   10 days

Legal justification