Moving to Tuvalu from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to Tuvalu.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Nauru to Tuvalu, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
5 ↓ 17% vs 2015

people born in Nauru 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

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
TV
17.9

Nauru performs better than Tuvalu across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
TV
12.6

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NR
0.0t
TV
0.0t

Nauru 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

NR
9.3
TV
4.0

Nauru performs better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
TV
$5,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NR
67.9 yrs
TV
68.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
TV
28.9

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nauru 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.

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Nauru

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

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 4.0 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 Nauru and Tuvalu.

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Nauru performs better than Tuvalu across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Nauru?

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in health coverage index. There are 12.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR TV
Population 9,811 11,544
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, Nauru English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +674 +688
Time zones 1 1