Moving to American Samoa from Fiji

moving to

What to Expect

Considering a move from Fiji to American Samoa? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Fiji to American Samoa. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

Get free moving quotes to American Samoa

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Fiji to American Samoa.

Living there in 2020
332

people born in Fiji 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

The numbers behind daily life in American Samoa compared to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
AS
0.0

American Samoa performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
AS
0.0t

American Samoa performs significantly better than Fiji across all environment metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
AS
$11,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
AS
10.1

Fiji generally does better on family life, though American Samoa leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Fiji 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?

From major American Samoa cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Fiji and American Samoa are what actually decide it long-term.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

American Samoa performs significantly better than Fiji across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

Share this

At a Glance

FJ AS
Population 943,737 45,443
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English, Samoan
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +1684
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911