Moving to Netherlands from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
NL
0.7

American Samoa performs better than Netherlands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

AS
75.9%
NL
14.7%

Netherlands performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
NL
6.6t

American Samoa performs better than Netherlands across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
NL
97.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
NL
3.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$18,017
NL
$73,684

Netherlands performs significantly better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AS
73.0 yrs
NL
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
NL
3.4

Netherlands performs significantly better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Netherlands passport

Netherlands passport holder visiting American Samoa

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Netherlands 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 Netherlands?

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

Is Netherlands safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Netherlands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Netherlands is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

How is healthcare in Netherlands compared to American Samoa?

Netherlands performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Netherlands?

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

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At a Glance

AS NL
Population 46,029 18,087,633
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English, Samoan Dutch
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1684 +31
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112