Moving to Tuvalu from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Namibia to Tuvalu.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
11.2
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
TV
17.9

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.5
TV
13.5

Namibia 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

NA
1.2t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Namibia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NA
2.8
TV
4.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

NA
64.9%
TV
81.2%

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Namibia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$4,876
TV
$6,041
Poverty rate World Bank, 2015

share of people below the poverty line

NA
17.4%
TV
26.3%

Namibia generally does better on employment & economy, though Tuvalu leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

NA
67.5 yrs
TV
67.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
36.4
TV
16.5

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia 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.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Namibia

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

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 Namibia and Tuvalu.

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tuvalu is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Namibia.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Namibia?

Namibia 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 5.5 in Namibia. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA TV
Population 3,092,816 9,492
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +264 +688
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 —