Moving to American Samoa from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to American Samoa? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to American Samoa, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Samoan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in American Samoa compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Taiwan performs better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Taiwan performs better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan 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.
Taiwan passport holder visiting American Samoa
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Taiwan and American Samoa are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in American Samoa?
The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
