Moving to Tuvalu from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Tuvalu — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

How Bosnia and Herzegovina and Tuvalu stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BA
1.2
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
TV
17.9

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
$1,989
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

BA
25.8
TV
13.5

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
6.5t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BA
29.4
TV
4.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

BA
86.1%
TV
81.2%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$10,382
TV
$6,041
Poverty rate World Bank, 2015

share of people below the poverty line

BA
16.9%
TV
26.3%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Tuvalu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
TV
67.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.5
TV
16.5

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on family life, though Tuvalu leads in education spending.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.
Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Free
Tuvalu passport holders can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina 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?

With 4.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Tuvalu can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Tuvalu.

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 1.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 25.8 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA TV
Population 3,140,095 9,492
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +387 +688
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —