Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from American Samoa

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from American Samoa to Antigua and Barbuda — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from American Samoa to Antigua and Barbuda. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from American Samoa to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
AG
10.7

American Samoa performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
AG
3.8t

American Samoa performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
AG
96.0%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2014

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
AG
$28,700

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AS
75.3 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
AG
14.3

American Samoa generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and Antigua and Barbuda. To live, work, or study long-term in Antigua and Barbuda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Antigua and Barbuda's immigration authority.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need a visa to enter American Samoa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Antigua and Barbuda?

Usually fine from major cities in Antigua and Barbuda. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS AG
Population 45,443 100,335
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Samoan English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1684 +1268
Time zones 1 1