Moving to Tuvalu from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba 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 Cuba and Tuvalu stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
TV
17.9

Cuba 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

CU
$2,575
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
TV
12.6

Cuba 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

CU
1.9t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Cuba 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

CU
2.9
TV
4.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CU
71.0%
TV
49.0%

Cuba generally does better on infrastructure, though Tuvalu leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
TV
$5,200

Cuba 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

CU
79.6 yrs
TV
68.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
TV
28.9

Cuba 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 Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Cuba passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.
Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tuvalu passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cuba.

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 4.0 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 Cuba and Tuvalu.

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Cuba 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 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Cuba?

Cuba 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 94.3 in Cuba. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU TV
Population 11,008,112 11,544
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Spanish English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +688
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106