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🇦🇸 American Samoa (United States territory) vs 🇲🇿 Republic of Mozambique

A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.

Last reviewed: 30 June 2026

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American Samoa (United States territory)

American Samoa Visa Atlas coverage is based on Department of Legal Affairs visitor and residency guidance plus Title 41 of the American Samoa Code. The current packet covers U.S. citizen or national entry documents, Samoa and non-U.S. visitor-permit routes, employment and family residency petitions, permanent residence, foreign investor entry permits and guest worker permits; users should check American Samoa-specific immigration rules rather than assuming mainland U.S. visa, ESTA or admission rules automatically control the territory.

Official portal
American Samoa Department of Legal Affairs
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
United States dollar

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Republic of Mozambique

Mozambique now publishes its main eVisa and eTA categories through the official SENAMI platform launched in February 2026. The public route set is strongest for short stays, business travel, investment, humanitarian assistance and oil-and-gas work, with route-specific document lists, payment channels and arrival-check instructions on the official portal.

Official portal
Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI)
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
Mozambican metical

How American Samoa (United States territory) and Republic of Mozambique differ

Dimension🇦🇸 American Samoa (United States territory)🇲🇿 Republic of Mozambique
Total routes covered98
Routes without employer sponsor32
Routes leading to permanent residence10
Typical full settlement timeline——
Dominant skilled visaEmployment-Based Residency PetitionWork Visa for Oil and Gas
Skilled visa salary minimum——
Skilled visa processing time——
Skilled visa government fees——
Official languagesEnglish, SamoanPortuguese
CurrencyUnited States dollarMozambican metical
Primary regulatorDLAOAM
Policy changes (last 12 months)00

Skilled-route head-to-head

Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.

🇦🇸 American Samoa (United States territory)

Employment-Based Residency Petition

Salary minimum
—
Government fees
—
Processing time
—
Sponsor required
Yes
Leads to settlement
No

🇲🇿 Republic of Mozambique

Work Visa for Oil and Gas

Salary minimum
—
Government fees
—
Processing time
—
Sponsor required
Yes
Leads to settlement
No

Routes unique to American Samoa (United States territory)

  • Family-Based Residency Petition

    family

  • Permanent Resident Status

    residence-general

Routes unique to Republic of Mozambique

  • Humanitarian Assistance Visa

    humanitarian

Visa routes side by side

American Samoa (United States territory) (9)

  • U.S. Citizen or National Entry Documents

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · Entry and stay as allowed by American Samoa border and immigration rules for the traveller status.

  • Samoa 10-Day Visitor Permit

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to 10 days under the Samoa visitor-permit treatment, subject to the permit granted and current entry rules.

  • U.S. Visa Waiver 30-Day Visitor Permit

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to 30 days as allowed by the visitor permit granted under current American Samoa rules.

  • Non-U.S. 30-Day Sponsored Visitor Permit

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to 30 days as granted under the sponsored visitor-permit process.

  • Employment-Based Residency Petition

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · Residency or employment-authorised status as granted by the Immigration Board, Attorney General or current petition process.

  • Family-Based Residency Petition

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · Residency status as granted under the current petition or registration process.

  • Permanent Resident Status

    Sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence status if granted under American Samoa immigration law and current board procedures.

  • Foreign Investor Entry Permit

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · Investor entry permission as granted under the statutory framework and current official process.

  • Guest Worker Permit

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · Guest worker status as granted under the statutory chapter and current Immigration Board process.

Republic of Mozambique (8)

  • Tourist eVisa

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · 30, 60 or 90 days, with the eVisa validity period listed as two months from issuance.

  • Business eVisa

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · 30, 60 or 90 days, depending on the approved business itinerary.

  • Investment Visa

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · 90, 180, 365 or 730 days, with total stay capped at 730 days or less on the cited page.

  • Sports and Culture Visa

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · 30 days, single entry.

  • Crew Visa

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · 3 days, single entry.

  • Humanitarian Assistance Visa

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · 90 days, multiple entry.

  • Business Visa for Oil and Gas

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · 30, 60 or 90 days, with multiple entry depending on itinerary and project requirements.

  • Work Visa for Oil and Gas

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · 90, 180 or 365 days, with multiple entry depending on itinerary and project requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, American Samoa (United States territory) or Republic of Mozambique?+−

American Samoa (United States territory)’s Employment-Based Residency Petition is the dominant skilled route; Republic of Mozambique’s Work Visa for Oil and Gas is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.

Does American Samoa (United States territory) or Republic of Mozambique have more visa routes without an employer sponsor?+−

American Samoa (United States territory) has more: 3 of its covered routes can be pursued without an employer sponsor, against 2 for Republic of Mozambique. No-sponsor routes — such as digital-nomad, self-employment, and points-based skilled migration — matter most if you do not yet have a job offer.

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We publish neutral, sourced information about immigration routes. Rules and thresholds change often — always verify details on the official government source linked on this page and consult a regulated immigration advisor before applying.