Moving to Tuvalu from Philippines

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Philippines to Tuvalu? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tuvalu compared to Philippines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

PH
4.3
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PH
9.7
TV
17.9

Philippines 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

PH
$560
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
TV
12.6

Philippines 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

PH
1.5t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Philippines 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

PH
7.6
TV
4.0

Philippines 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

PH
$9,700
TV
$5,200

Philippines 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

PH
70.1 yrs
TV
68.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
TV
28.9

Philippines 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 Philippines 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.

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Philippines

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tuvalu: 4.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tuvalu offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Philippines 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 4.3 in Philippines.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Philippines?

Philippines 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 7.9 in Philippines. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

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

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At a Glance

PH TV
Population 114,597,229 11,544
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, Filipino English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +63 +688
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911