Moving to Eritrea from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from American Samoa to Eritrea.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from American Samoa to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
ER
14.6

American Samoa performs better than Eritrea 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
ER
0.2t

American Samoa performs better than Eritrea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
ER
22.0%

American Samoa performs better than Eritrea 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%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2017

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
ER
$1,600

American Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Eritrea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AS
75.3 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
ER
41.5

American Samoa performs better than Eritrea 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 Eritrea. To live, work, or study long-term in Eritrea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Eritrea's immigration authority.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Eritrea 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 Eritrea?

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

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS ER
Population 45,443 6,209,262
Currency United States Dollar ($) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages English, Samoan Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1684 +291
Time zones 1 1