Moving to Nauru from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from American Samoa to Nauru. 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 Nauru.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
NR
0.0t

American Samoa performs better than Nauru across all environment metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2011

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
NR
$11,400

Nauru 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
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
NR
7.8

American Samoa generally does better on family life, though Nauru leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and Nauru. To live, work, or study long-term in Nauru, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nauru's immigration authority.

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Nauru 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 Nauru?

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

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS NR
Population 45,443 9,811
Currency United States Dollar ($) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, Samoan English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1684 +674
Time zones 1 1