Moving to American Samoa from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Arab Emirates to American Samoa, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Samoan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Arab Emirates to American Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
0.5
AS
0.0

American Samoa performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AE
18.3t
AS
0.0t

American Samoa performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AE
100.0%
AS
40.3%

United Arab Emirates performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AE
2.7%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
AS
$11,200

United Arab Emirates performs better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AE
79.6 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
AS
10.1

United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

AE AS
Population9,915,80345,443
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesArabicEnglish, Samoan
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+971+1684
Time zones11
Emergency number999