Moving to Tuvalu from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands to Tuvalu.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Solomon Islands to Tuvalu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
TV
17.9

Solomon Islands 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

SB
$153
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SB
2.4
TV
13.5

Solomon Islands 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

SB
0.4t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SB
0.1
TV
4.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SB
29.0%
TV
81.2%

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,086
TV
$6,041
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2012

share of people below the poverty line

SB
12.7%
TV
26.3%

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Tuvalu leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SB
70.7 yrs
TV
67.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
16.4
TV
16.5

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

Can you move from Solomon Islands to Tuvalu?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands 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.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

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

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?

Solomon Islands 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 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 13.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 2.4 in Solomon Islands. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB TV
Population 838,645 9,492
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +677 +688
Time zones 1 1