Moving to American Samoa from Holy See (Vatican City)

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Holy See (Vatican City) to American Samoa — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Holy See (Vatican City) to American Samoa, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Samoan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Holy See (Vatican City) and American Samoa stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VA
0.0
AS
0.0

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than American Samoa across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VA
75.0%
AS
40.3%

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Holy See (Vatican City) 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.

Holy See (Vatican City) passport

Holy See (Vatican City) passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Holy See (Vatican City) 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?

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 Holy See (Vatican City) and American Samoa.

Is American Samoa safe for expats?

Holy See (Vatican City) performs better than American Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in American Samoa is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Holy See (Vatican City).

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Holy See (Vatican City), the official languages are Italian and Latin.

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At a Glance

VA AS
Population 1,000 45,443
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Italian, Latin English, Samoan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +3 +1684
Time zones 1 1