Moving to Israel from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from American Samoa to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
IL
1.6

American Samoa performs better than Israel 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
IL
5.8t

American Samoa performs better than Israel 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%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
IL
$48,300

Israel 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
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
IL
3.6

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

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting American Samoa

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Israel passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) 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 Israel?

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

Is Israel safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Israel across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

What language do they speak in Israel?

The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS IL
Population 45,443 8,914,885
Currency United States Dollar ($) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages English, Samoan Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1684 +972
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100