Moving to American Samoa from Netherlands

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NL
0.8
AS
0.0

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NL
6.6t
AS
0.0t

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NL
3.6%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NL
$69,300
AS
$11,200

Netherlands 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

NL
82.2 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NL
3.4
AS
10.1

Netherlands 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 Netherlands 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.

Netherlands passport

Netherlands passport holder visiting American Samoa

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Netherlands 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 Netherlands and American Samoa.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

American Samoa performs significantly better than Netherlands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Netherlands.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

NL AS
Population 17,400,824 45,443
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Dutch English, Samoan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +31 +1684
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112