Moving to American Samoa from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Haiti 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 Haiti to American Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
AS
0.0

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
AS
0.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

HT
39.0%
AS
40.3%

American Samoa performs significantly better than Haiti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
AS
$11,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
AS
10.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti 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.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Haiti 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 Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT AS
Population 11,334,637 45,443
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French, Haitian Creole English, Samoan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +1684
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114