Moving to American Samoa from Malta

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
AS
0.0

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
AS
0.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MT
87.0%
AS
40.3%

Malta performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MT
3.1%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
AS
$11,200

Malta 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

MT
83.2 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
AS
10.1

Malta performs better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting American Samoa

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Malta passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) 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 Malta and American Samoa.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

American Samoa performs significantly better than Malta across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT AS
Population 464,186 45,443
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Maltese English, Samoan
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +356 +1684
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112