Moving to Tuvalu from Spain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Spain 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 Spain to Tuvalu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

ES
0.7
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ES
3.5
TV
17.9

Spain 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

ES
$4,935
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ES
42.9
TV
13.5

Spain 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

ES
4.5t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Spain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ES
39.2
TV
4.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

ES
95.8%
TV
81.2%

Spain 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

ES
$38,627
TV
$6,041
Poverty rate World Bank, 2022

share of people below the poverty line

ES
20.2%
TV
26.3%

Spain 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

ES
83.9 yrs
TV
67.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ES
2.6
TV
16.5

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

Can you move from Spain to Tuvalu?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.

Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa Free
Spain passport holders can enter Tuvalu without a visa.
Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Spain

Visa Free
Tuvalu passport holders can enter Spain without a visa.

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?

Spain 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 0.7 in Spain.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Spain?

Spain 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 42.9 in Spain. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.

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At a Glance

ES TV
Population 49,355,143 9,492
Currency Euro (€) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +34 +688
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 —