Moving to American Samoa from New Zealand
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New Zealand to American Samoa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New Zealand to American Samoa. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from New Zealand to American Samoa, based on official data.
Who's moving to American Samoa?
Top countries of origin for American Samoa's foreign-born residents.
- 15,880
- 2,557
- 1,292
- 1,118
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5.725
New Zealand
- 599
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Zealand to American Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs significantly better than New Zealand across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs significantly better than New Zealand across all environment metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
New Zealand performs better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting American Samoa
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 New Zealand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
What language do they speak in American Samoa?
The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
