Moving to Tuvalu from Belgium

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Belgium to Tuvalu? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Belgium to Tuvalu, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Tuvaluan. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tuvalu compared to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
4.6
TV
17.9

Belgium generally does better on safety, though Tuvalu leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BE
$7,489
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
63.9
TV
12.6

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Belgium across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BE
43.5
TV
4.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BE
91.0%
TV
49.0%

Belgium performs better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
TV
$5,200
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of people below the poverty line

BE
12.3%
TV
26.3%

Belgium performs better than Tuvalu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BE
81.9 yrs
TV
68.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
TV
28.9

Belgium performs better than Tuvalu across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium and Tuvalu. To live, work, or study long-term in Tuvalu, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tuvalu's immigration authority.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Tuvalu without a visa.
Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Free
Tuvalu passport holders can enter Belgium without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Tuvalu?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tuvalu: 4.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tuvalu offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Belgium generally does better on safety, though Tuvalu leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tuvalu is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Belgium?

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 63.9 in Belgium. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE TV
Population 11,847,338 11,544
Currency Euro (€) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Dutch, French, German English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +32 +688
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112