Moving to Tuvalu from Oman

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oman to Tuvalu, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Tuvaluan. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

OM
0.1
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
TV
17.9

Oman 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

OM
$1,444
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
19.9
TV
13.5

Oman 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

OM
18.6t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

OM
11.1
TV
4.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

OM
95.2%
TV
81.2%

Oman performs better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$19,947
TV
$6,041

Oman 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

OM
80.2 yrs
TV
67.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
8.3
TV
16.5

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Oman

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

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 4.5 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?

Oman 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 0.1 in Oman.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Oman?

Oman performs better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 13.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 19.9 in Oman. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

OM TV
Population 5,494,691 9,492
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Arabic English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +968 +688
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999 —