Moving to American Samoa from Oman

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Oman 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

OM
0.3
AS
0.0

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
AS
0.0t

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

OM
1.5%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
AS
$11,200

Oman 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

OM
76.9 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
AS
10.1

Oman generally does better on family life, though American Samoa leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Oman 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?

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 Oman and American Samoa.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

American Samoa performs significantly better than Oman across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

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

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At a Glance

OM AS
Population 3,764,348 45,443
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Arabic English, Samoan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +1684
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999