Moving to Tuvalu from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Lucia to Tuvalu? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saint Lucia to Tuvalu.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Tuvalu compared to Saint Lucia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Tuvalu leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Tuvalu performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Saint Lucia performs better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Saint Lucia performs better than Tuvalu across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia 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 Lucia passport holder visiting Tuvalu
Visa on Arrival
Tuvalu passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa FreeData: 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?
Saint Lucia 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 36.7 in Saint Lucia.
How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia 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 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).
What language do they speak in Tuvalu?
The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.
