Moving to Nepal from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from American Samoa to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. 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 Nepal.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
NP
2.1

American Samoa performs better than Nepal 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
NP
0.5t

American Samoa performs better than Nepal across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
NP
52.0%

Nepal performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
NP
$4,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AS
75.3 yrs
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
NP
25.1

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

Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Nepal 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 Nepal?

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

Is Nepal safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

What language do they speak in Nepal?

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

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At a Glance

AS NP
Population45,44330,666,598
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
LanguagesEnglish, SamoanNepali
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+1684+977
Time zones11
Emergency number100