Moving to Haiti from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from American Samoa to Haiti, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Haitian Creole.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
HT
40.9

American Samoa performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
HT
0.3t

American Samoa performs better than Haiti across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
HT
39.0%

American Samoa performs better than Haiti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
HT
$2,900

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AS
75.3 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
HT
40.0

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

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Haiti 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 Haiti?

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

Is Haiti safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS HT
Population45,44311,334,637
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Haitian Gourde (HTG)
LanguagesEnglish, SamoanFrench, Haitian Creole
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1684+509
Time zones11
Emergency number114