Moving to Guyana from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from American Samoa to Guyana. 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 Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
GY
16.3

American Samoa performs better than Guyana 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
GY
4.6t

American Samoa performs better than Guyana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
GY
85.0%

Guyana 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%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
GY
$49,800

Guyana 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
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
GY
22.1

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

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Guyana 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 Guyana?

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

Is Guyana safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

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

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At a Glance

AS GY
Population 45,443 789,683
Currency United States Dollar ($) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English, Samoan English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1684 +592
Time zones 1 1