Moving to Tuvalu from Syria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Syria 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

The numbers behind daily life in Tuvalu compared to Syria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

SY
2.1
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SY
29.9
TV
17.9

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SY
$122
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

SY
11.9
TV
12.6

Syria 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

SY
1.3t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Syria 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

SY
7.3
TV
4.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

SY
46.6%
TV
49.0%

Syria generally does better on infrastructure, though Tuvalu leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SY
$2,900
TV
$5,200
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2014

share of people below the poverty line

SY
82.5%
TV
26.3%

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Syria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SY
74.3 yrs
TV
68.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SY
15.9
TV
28.9

Syria 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 Syria 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.

Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tuvalu passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Syria.

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?

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Syria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tuvalu is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Syria?

Syria 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 11.9 in Syria. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

SY TV
Population 21,563,800 11,544
Currency Syrian Pound (SYP) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Arabic English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +963 +688
Time zones 1 1