Moving to South Korea from American Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from American Samoa to South Korea? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from American Samoa to South Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in South Korea compared to American Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than South Korea across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs better than South Korea across all environment metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
South Korea 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
South Korea 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 South Korea. To live, work, or study long-term in South Korea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check South Korea's immigration authority.
South Korea 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 South Korea?
From major South Korea cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and South Korea are what actually decide it long-term.
Is South Korea safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than South Korea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in South Korea is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
What language do they speak in South Korea?
The official language in South Korea is Korean. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
