Moving to American Samoa from South Korea

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from South Korea to American Samoa — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from South Korea to American Samoa, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
295

people born in South Korea live in American Samoa · UN DESA

Who's moving to American Samoa?

Top countries of origin for American Samoa's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from South Korea to American Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KR
0.5
AS
0.0

American Samoa performs significantly better than South Korea across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KR
11.4t
AS
0.0t

American Samoa performs significantly better than South Korea across all environment metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KR
2.6%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KR
$50,600
AS
$11,200

South Korea 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

KR
83.0 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KR
2.9
AS
10.1

South Korea 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 South Korea 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.

South Korea passport

South Korea passport holder visiting American Samoa

Electronic Travel Authorisation
South Korea passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) 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?

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 South Korea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in South Korea.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In South Korea, the official language is Korean.

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At a Glance

KR AS
Population 51,844,834 45,443
Currency South Korean Won (₩) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Korean English, Samoan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +82 +1684
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112