Moving to American Samoa from Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from Samoa to American Samoa? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Samoa 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Samoa to American Samoa.
Who's moving to American Samoa?
Top countries of origin for American Samoa's foreign-born residents.
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1.15,880
Samoa
- 2,557
- 1,292
- 1,118
- 725
- 599
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in American Samoa compared to Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs significantly better than Samoa across all environment metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though American Samoa leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
American Samoa performs significantly better than 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 Samoa 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.
Samoa passport holder visiting American Samoa
Visa RequiredData: 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 Samoa and American Samoa are what actually decide it long-term.
Is American Samoa safe for expats?
American Samoa performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.
What language do they speak in American Samoa?
Both Samoa and American Samoa share the same official languages: English and Samoan.
