Moving to American Samoa from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis to American Samoa. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in American Samoa compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
AS
0.0

American Samoa performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KN
2.9t
AS
0.0t

American Samoa performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KN
79.0%
AS
40.3%

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2005

percentage of the labour force without work

KN
4.5%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
AS
$11,200

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
77.1 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
AS
10.1

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis and American Samoa are what actually decide it long-term.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

American Samoa performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN AS
Population 54,488 45,443
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1869 +1684
Time zones 1 1