Moving to Tuvalu from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
TV
17.9

Gabon 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

GA
$673
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
5.2
TV
13.5

Gabon 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

GA
2.0t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Gabon across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GA
4.7
TV
4.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

GA
68.7%
TV
81.2%

Gabon generally does better on infrastructure, though Tuvalu leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$8,263
TV
$6,041
Poverty rate World Bank, 2017

share of people below the poverty line

GA
33.4%
TV
26.3%

Gabon 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

GA
68.5 yrs
TV
67.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
25.9
TV
16.5

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon 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.

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Gabon

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

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 Gabon and Tuvalu.

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Gabon performs better than Tuvalu across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Gabon?

Gabon 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 5.2 in Gabon. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

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

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At a Glance

GA TV
Population 2,593,130 9,492
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages French English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +241 +688
Time zones 1 1