Moving to Panama from American Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from American Samoa to Panama? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from American Samoa to Panama, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Panama compared to American Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than Panama across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs better than Panama across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Panama 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
Panama 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
American Samoa generally does better on family life, though Panama leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and Panama. To live, work, or study long-term in Panama, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Panama's immigration authority.
Panama passport holder visiting American Samoa
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Panama?
From major Panama cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Panama are what actually decide it long-term.
Is Panama safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than Panama across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Panama is 11.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
What language do they speak in Panama?
The official language in Panama is Spanish. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
