Moving to Dominica from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from American Samoa to Dominica. 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 Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
DM
13.8

American Samoa performs better than Dominica 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
DM
1.3t

American Samoa performs better than Dominica across all environment metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2005

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
DM
$15,900

Dominica 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
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
DM
11.3

American Samoa generally does better on family life, though Dominica 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 Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Dominica 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 Dominica?

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

Is Dominica safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

AS DM
Population 45,443 74,629
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Samoan English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1684 +1767
Time zones 1 1