Moving to Canada from American Samoa
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from American Samoa to Canada — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from American Samoa to Canada.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from American Samoa to Canada.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than Canada across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Canada performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs better than Canada across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Canada performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Canada performs significantly better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Canada performs significantly better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2005–2022), World Health Organization (2024), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and Canada. To live, work, or study long-term in Canada, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Canada's immigration authority.
Canada passport holder visiting American Samoa
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Canada?
Usually fine from major cities in Canada. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Canada safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than Canada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Canada is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
How is healthcare in Canada compared to American Samoa?
Canada performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Canada?
The official languages in Canada are English and French. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
