Moving to Tuvalu from Minnesota

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Minnesota to Tuvalu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Minnesota to Tuvalu, based on official data.

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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Minnesota to Tuvalu.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

MN
33.9%
TV
51.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MN
91.0%
TV
49.0%

Minnesota performs better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$68,478
TV
$5,200
Poverty rate US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of people below the poverty line

MN
8.8%
TV
26.3%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MN
79.1 yrs
TV
68.4 yrs

Minnesota 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?

Usually fine from major cities in Tuvalu. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Minnesota?

Minnesota 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 Minnesota, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TV
Population 5,303,925 11,544
Currency United States Dollar ($) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +688
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911