Moving to Samoa from San Marino

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from San Marino to Samoa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from San Marino to Samoa, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Samoan. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from San Marino to Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
WS
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
WS
9.6

San Marino performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SM
$5,231
WS
$474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
WS
5.5

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
36.2
WS
0.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
WS
78.0%

San Marino generally does better on infrastructure, though Samoa leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
WS
$6,000

San Marino performs better than Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SM
83.9 yrs
WS
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
WS
17.0

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Samoa leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between San Marino and Samoa. To live, work, or study long-term in Samoa, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Samoa's immigration authority.

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa on Arrival
San Marino passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Samoa.
Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Samoa passport holders can enter San Marino without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Samoa?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Samoa has 0.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Samoa safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.

How is healthcare in Samoa compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Samoa, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Samoa scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Samoa?

The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM WS
Population 34,682 206,179
Currency Euro (€) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages Italian English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +378 +685
Time zones 1 1