Moving to Tuvalu from Micronesia, Federated States of

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Micronesia, Federated States of to Tuvalu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Micronesia, Federated States of to Tuvalu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

FM
0.9
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FM
14.1
TV
17.9

Micronesia, Federated States of 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

FM
$482
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

FM
9.6
TV
12.6

Micronesia, Federated States of 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

FM
0.0t
TV
0.0t

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Tuvalu 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

FM
5.7
TV
4.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FM
40.0%
TV
49.0%

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on infrastructure, though Tuvalu leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FM
$3,800
TV
$5,200
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2013

share of people below the poverty line

FM
41.2%
TV
26.3%

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FM
74.4 yrs
TV
68.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FM
21.9
TV
28.9

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Tuvalu across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Micronesia, Federated States of 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.

Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.
Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Tuvalu passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Tuvalu has 4.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Micronesia, Federated States of 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 0.9 in Micronesia, Federated States of.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Micronesia, Federated States of?

Micronesia, Federated States of 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 9.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Micronesia, Federated States of: 48).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Micronesia, Federated States of, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FM TV
Population 101,009 11,544
Currency United States Dollar ($) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +691 +688
Time zones 2 1