American Samoa
Nationality · visas, permits and migration
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Visa requirements for a short visit
Whether citizens of American Samoa need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.
| Destination | Short visit | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Temporary resident visa required | IRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1 |
| Hong Kong | No visa for visits of up to 7 days | Immigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025 |
Living abroad
People born in American Samoa who live in another country: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA). Where a destination records citizenship rather than country of birth, its foreign citizens are counted.
- Samoa1,250
- South Africa1,054
- Mali519
- Australia517
- Micronesia22
Living abroad by year
Data table
| 1990 | 1,085 |
| 1995 | 1,625 |
| 2000 | 2,183 |
| 2005 | 2,148 |
| 2010 | 2,341 |
| 2015 | 2,452 |
| 2020 | 2,952 |
| 2024 | 3,362 |
- Living abroad, 2024
- 3,362
- Change since 2000
- +54.0%
- Share living in the largest destination, 2024
- 37.2%
Green cards and U.S. citizenship
People born in American Samoa who became U.S. lawful permanent residents (green cards) or U.S. citizens, and admissions of citizens of American Samoa with an I-94 record (DHS, fiscal years).
- Green cards, FY2024 (born in American Samoa)
- 0
- Naturalizations, FY2024 (born in American Samoa)
- 360
- I-94 admissions, FY2024 (citizenship)
- 0
United Kingdom
Entry clearance visas issued to nationals of American Samoa (Home Office) and students with a permanent address in American Samoa (HESA).
- Students at UK universities, 2024/25
- 5
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