Moving to Samoa from American Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from American Samoa to Samoa? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from American Samoa to Samoa. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from American Samoa to Samoa.
Who's moving to Samoa?
Top countries of origin for Samoa's foreign-born residents.
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1.1,307
American Samoa
- 1,218
- 297
- 270
- 110
- 85
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Samoa compared to American Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs better than Samoa across all environment metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
American Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Samoa leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
American Samoa performs better than 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 Samoa. To live, work, or study long-term in Samoa, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Samoa's immigration authority.
Samoa 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 Samoa?
From major Samoa cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Samoa are what actually decide it long-term.
Is Samoa safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
What language do they speak in Samoa?
Both American Samoa and Samoa share the same official languages: English and Samoan.
