Moving to American Samoa from Gambia

moving to

What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gambia to American Samoa — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Gambia to American Samoa.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

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

Key Indicator Comparison

How Gambia and American Samoa stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

GM
12.4%
AS
75.9%

Gambia 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

GM
0.2t
AS
0.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

GM
49.5%
AS
40.3%

Gambia 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

GM
6.5%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GM
$919
AS
$18,017

Gambia 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

GM
66.1 yrs
AS
73.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GM
32.7
AS
10.1

American Samoa performs significantly better than Gambia across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2005–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.

Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Gambia 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?

Working remotely from American Samoa's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Gambia and American Samoa.

How is healthcare in American Samoa compared to Gambia?

Gambia 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 Gambia, the official language is English.

Share this

At a Glance

GM AS
Population 2,822,093 46,029
Currency Gambian Dalasi (GMD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +220 +1684
Time zones 1 1