Moving to American Samoa from Trinidad and Tobago

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to American Samoa? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in American Samoa compared to Trinidad and Tobago.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TT
40.4
AS
0.0

American Samoa performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

TT
30.9%
AS
75.9%

Trinidad and Tobago performs better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TT
19.6t
AS
0.0t

American Samoa performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

TT
82.2%
AS
40.3%

Trinidad and Tobago performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TT
3.3%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TT
$18,967
AS
$18,017

Trinidad and Tobago performs better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TT
73.6 yrs
AS
73.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TT
17.0
AS
10.1

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on family life, though American Samoa leads in infant mortality.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.

Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Trinidad and Tobago 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?

From major American Samoa cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Trinidad and Tobago and American Samoa are what actually decide it long-term.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

American Samoa performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Trinidad and Tobago.

How is healthcare in American Samoa compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad and Tobago performs better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TT AS
Population 1,367,764 46,029
Currency Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1868 +1684
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990 —