Moving to United States from American Samoa
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from American Samoa to United States — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from American Samoa to United States.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How American Samoa and United States stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than United States across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United States performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs better than United States across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United States 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
United States 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
United States performs significantly better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2005–2022), World Health Organization (2024), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
United States 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 United States?
Working remotely from United States'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 United States.
Is United States safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United States is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
How is healthcare in United States compared to American Samoa?
United States performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in United States?
The official language in United States is English. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
