Moving to Vanuatu from American Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from American Samoa to Vanuatu? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from American Samoa to Vanuatu.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vanuatu compared to American Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs better than Vanuatu across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Vanuatu 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
American Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu. To live, work, or study long-term in Vanuatu, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vanuatu's immigration authority.
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?
From major Vanuatu cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Vanuatu are what actually decide it long-term.
Is Vanuatu safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
