Moving to Guatemala from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
GT
20.0

American Samoa performs better than Guatemala 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
GT
1.1t

American Samoa performs better than Guatemala across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
GT
51.0%

Guatemala 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%
GT
2.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
GT
$12,700

Guatemala 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
GT
72.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
GT
26.2

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

Guatemala passport

Guatemala passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Guatemala 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 Guatemala?

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

Is Guatemala safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

What language do they speak in Guatemala?

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

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At a Glance

AS GT
Population 45,443 17,703,190
Currency United States Dollar ($) Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Languages English, Samoan Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1684 +502
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110