Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from American Samoa to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from American Samoa to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
BA
1.1

American Samoa performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
6.4t

American Samoa performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
BA
76.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
BA
$19,900

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?

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

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS BA
Population 45,443 3,816,459
Currency United States Dollar ($) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages English, Samoan Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1684 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112