Moving to Tuvalu from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Tuvalu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Eritrea 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

ER
14.6
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
TV
17.9

Eritrea 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

ER
$87
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
TV
12.6

Eritrea 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

ER
0.2t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Eritrea 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

ER
0.2
TV
4.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ER
22.0%
TV
49.0%

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
TV
$5,200
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2010

share of people below the poverty line

ER
50.0%
TV
26.3%

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
TV
68.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
TV
28.9

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Eritrea across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Tuvalu passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.

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 Eritrea and Tuvalu.

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Eritrea 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 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Eritrea?

Eritrea 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 0.7 in Eritrea. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER TV
Population 6,209,262 11,544
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +291 +688
Time zones 1 1