Moving to American Samoa from Dominican Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominican Republic to American Samoa, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Samoan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DO
10.9
AS
0.0

American Samoa performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

DO
30.8%
AS
75.9%

Dominican Republic performs better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DO
3.0t
AS
0.0t

American Samoa performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

DO
91.0%
AS
40.3%

Dominican Republic performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DO
5.1%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

DO
$11,059
AS
$18,017

Dominican Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though American Samoa leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

DO
73.9 yrs
AS
73.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DO
27.7
AS
10.1

Dominican Republic generally does better on family life, though American Samoa leads in infant mortality.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.

Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa 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.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

American Samoa performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.9 in Dominican Republic.

How is healthcare in American Samoa compared to Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic performs better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

DO AS
Population 11,520,487 46,029
Currency Dominican Peso (DOP) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Spanish English, Samoan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +1684
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 —