Moving to Tuvalu from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Tuvalu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Tuvalu.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CD
16.3
TV
17.9

Democratic Republic of the Congo performs better than Tuvalu across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CD
$58
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CD
1.9
TV
12.6

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CD
0.1t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

CD
0.0
TV
4.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CD
23.2%
TV
49.0%

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CD
$1,500
TV
$5,200
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2014

share of people below the poverty line

CD
63.0%
TV
26.3%

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CD
61.8 yrs
TV
68.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CD
60.9
TV
28.9

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Democratic Republic of the Congo 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.

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.
Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tuvalu passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Tuvalu has 4.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Democratic Republic of the Congo performs better than Tuvalu across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 1.9 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 42).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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At a Glance

CD TV
Population 108,407,721 11,544
Currency Congolese Franc (CDF) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +243 +688
Time zones 2 1