Moving to American Samoa from Iran

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

IR
2.4
AS
0.0

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IR
9.1t
AS
0.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IR
79.0%
AS
40.3%

Iran performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IR
9.1%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
AS
$11,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IR
75.2 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
AS
10.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Iran 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 Iran and American Samoa are what actually decide it long-term.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

American Samoa performs significantly better than Iran across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR AS
Population86,758,30445,443
CurrencyIranian Rial (IRR)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesPersian (Farsi)English, Samoan
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+98+1684
Time zones11
Emergency number115