Moving to American Samoa from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania to American Samoa. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
AS
0.0

American Samoa performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
AS
0.0t

American Samoa performs significantly better than Tanzania across all environment metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
AS
$11,200

Tanzania generally does better on employment & economy, though American Samoa leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
AS
10.1

American Samoa performs significantly better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Tanzania 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?

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 Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ AS
Population 63,852,892 45,443
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Swahili English, Samoan
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +1684
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112