Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Tuvalu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
AG
7.5

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TV
$1,671
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TV
0.0t
AG
3.8t

Tuvalu performs better than Antigua and Barbuda 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

TV
4.0
AG
10.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
AG
96.0%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TV
$5,200
AG
$28,700

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TV
68.4 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly 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 Tuvalu and Antigua and Barbuda. To live, work, or study long-term in Antigua and Barbuda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Antigua and Barbuda's immigration authority.

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Free
Tuvalu passport holders can enter Antigua and Barbuda without a visa.
Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Antigua and Barbuda?

Connectivity is usually fine (Antigua and Barbuda: 10.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Antigua and Barbuda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Tuvalu?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV AG
Population 11,544 100,335
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Tuvaluan English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +688 +1268
Time zones 1 1