Moving to Tuvalu from Maryland

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Maryland to Tuvalu? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Maryland to Tuvalu.

Living there in 2020
3 ↓ 25% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Tuvalu · UN DESA

Who's moving to Tuvalu?

Top countries of origin for Tuvalu's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tuvalu compared to Maryland.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MD
33.4%
TV
51.6%

Maryland performs better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MD
91.6%
TV
49.0%

Maryland performs better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$69,127
TV
$5,200
Poverty rateUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of people below the poverty line

MD
9.0%
TV
26.3%

Maryland performs better than Tuvalu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MD
76.8 yrs
TV
68.4 yrs

Maryland performs better than Tuvalu across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Tuvalu passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Tuvalu passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Tuvalu cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Maryland and Tuvalu are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Maryland?

Maryland performs better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

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

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At a Glance

TV
Population5,773,55211,544
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Australian Dollar (A$)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish, Tuvaluan
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+1+688
Time zones111
Emergency number911