Moving to American Samoa from Connecticut

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Connecticut to American Samoa, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
2,557

people born in United States live in American Samoa · UN DESA

Who's moving to American Samoa?

Top countries of origin for American Samoa's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Connecticut to American Samoa.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

CT
91.3%
AS
40.3%

Connecticut performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CT
4.1%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CT
$77,582
AS
$11,200

Connecticut performs better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

CT
78.4 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs

Connecticut performs better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and American Samoa. To live, work, or study long-term in American Samoa, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check American Samoa's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting American Samoa

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) 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 American Samoa?

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

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

AS
Population 3,574,097 45,443
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +1684
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911