Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from American Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from American Samoa to Saint Kitts and Nevis. 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
KN
23.1

American Samoa performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
KN
2.9t

American Samoa performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
KN
79.0%

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2005

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$11,200
KN
$30,100

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
KN
8.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Kitts and Nevis, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Kitts and Nevis's immigration authority.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?

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

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS KN
Population 45,443 54,488
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Samoan English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1684 +1869
Time zones 1 1