Moving to Brazil from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu to Brazil, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tuvalu to Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
BR
20.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
BR
15.7

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Brazil 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
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
BR
21.4

Brazil 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

TV
0.0t
BR
2.3t

Tuvalu performs better than Brazil 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
BR
21.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
BR
81.0%

Brazil 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
BR
$18,600
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2016

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
BR
4.2%

Brazil 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
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
BR
13.3

Brazil 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 Brazil. To live, work, or study long-term in Brazil, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brazil's immigration authority.

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Required
Tuvalu passport holders need a visa to enter Brazil.
Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Brazil 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 Brazil?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Brazil has 21.0 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 Brazil safe for expats?

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Tuvalu?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV BR
Population 11,544 217,240,060
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages English, Tuvaluan Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 190