Moving to Tuvalu from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Tuvalu — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Tuvalu.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Kitts and Nevis and Tuvalu stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

KN
64.2
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
TV
17.9

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KN
$1,936
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.9
TV
13.5

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KN
2.9t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KN
46.7
TV
4.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

KN
76.9%
TV
81.2%

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on infrastructure, though Tuvalu leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$25,223
TV
$6,041

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
72.3 yrs
TV
67.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
13.9
TV
16.5

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Tuvalu leads in education spending.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.
Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Tuvalu passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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 Saint Kitts and Nevis and Tuvalu.

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tuvalu is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 64.2 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 13.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 30.9 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN TV
Population 46,922 9,492
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1869 +688
Time zones 1 1