Moving to American Samoa from Tonga
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Tonga to American Samoa — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Tonga 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Tonga to American Samoa, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to American Samoa?
Top countries of origin for American Samoa's foreign-born residents.
- 15,880
- 2,557
-
3.1,292
Tonga
- 1,118
- 725
- 599
Key Indicator Comparison
How Tonga and American Samoa stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs significantly better than Tonga across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs significantly better than Tonga across all environment metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Tonga 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
Tonga generally does better on family life, though American Samoa leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tonga 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.
Tonga 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?
Working remotely from American Samoa's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Tonga and American Samoa.
Is American Samoa safe for expats?
American Samoa performs significantly better than Tonga across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tonga.
What language do they speak in American Samoa?
The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Tonga, the official languages are English and Tongan.
