Moving to American Samoa from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia 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 Georgia to American Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
AS
0.0

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
AS
0.0t

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
11.6%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
AS
$11,200

Georgia 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

GE
77.5 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
AS
10.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Georgia 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 Georgia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

GE AS
Population 4,935,518 45,443
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Georgian English, Samoan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +1684
Time zones 1 1