Moving to Fiji from American Samoa

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What to Expect

Considering a move from American Samoa to Fiji? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Fiji compared to American Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
FJ
2.2

American Samoa performs better than Fiji 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
FJ
1.6t

American Samoa performs better than Fiji across all environment metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
FJ
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
FJ
$13,600

Fiji 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
FJ
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
FJ
10.1

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

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Fiji 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 Fiji?

From major Fiji cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Fiji are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Fiji safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Fiji is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

What language do they speak in Fiji?

The official languages in Fiji are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS FJ
Population 45,443 943,737
Currency United States Dollar ($) Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Languages English, Samoan English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1684 +679
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911