Moving to Tuvalu from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Tuvalu.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DM
27.1
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
TV
17.9

Dominica 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

DM
$968
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.6
TV
13.5

Dominica 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

DM
1.3t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Dominica across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
20.9
TV
4.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

DM
82.0%
TV
81.2%

Dominica 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

DM
$10,989
TV
$6,041
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2010

share of people below the poverty line

DM
29.0%
TV
26.3%

Dominica generally does better on employment & economy, though Tuvalu leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

DM
71.3 yrs
TV
67.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
33.3
TV
16.5

Tuvalu generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in life expectancy.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Tuvalu passport holders can enter Dominica 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 Dominica and Tuvalu.

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Dominica 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 27.1 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Dominica?

Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 13.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 11.6 in Dominica. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

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

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At a Glance

DM TV
Population 65,871 9,492
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1767 +688
Time zones 1 1