Moving to New Zealand from American Samoa
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from American Samoa to New Zealand — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from American Samoa to New Zealand. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How American Samoa and New Zealand stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than New Zealand across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs better than New Zealand across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New Zealand performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
New Zealand performs significantly better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
New Zealand 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 New Zealand. To live, work, or study long-term in New Zealand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check New Zealand's immigration authority.
New Zealand passport holder visiting American Samoa
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from New Zealand?
Working remotely from New Zealand's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and New Zealand.
Is New Zealand safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than New Zealand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
What language do they speak in New Zealand?
The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
