Moving to Tuvalu from Mauritius

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritius to Tuvalu.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MU
2.3
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
TV
17.9

Mauritius 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

MU
$1,566
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
14.4
TV
13.5

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Mauritius across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MU
28.0
TV
4.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

MU
73.3%
TV
81.2%

Mauritius 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

MU
$12,991
TV
$6,041
Poverty rate World Bank, 2023

share of people below the poverty line

MU
8.4%
TV
26.3%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MU
73.8 yrs
TV
67.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
13.8
TV
16.5

Mauritius generally does better on family life, though Tuvalu leads in education spending.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Mauritius 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 2.3 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Mauritius?

Mauritius performs better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 13.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 14.4 in Mauritius. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU TV
Population 1,243,741 9,492
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +230 +688
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —