Moving to American Samoa from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to American Samoa? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to American Samoa.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United States to American Samoa.
Who's moving to American Samoa?
Top countries of origin for American Samoa's foreign-born residents.
- 15,880
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2.2,557
United States
- 1,292
- 1,118
- 725
- 599
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in American Samoa compared to United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs significantly better than United States across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United States 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
United States 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
United States 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 States 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 States 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 United States and American Samoa are what actually decide it long-term.
Is American Samoa safe for expats?
American Samoa performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.
What language do they speak in American Samoa?
The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In United States, the official language is English.
