Moving to Cameroon from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu to Cameroon. 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 Cameroon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
CM
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
CM
10.6

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Cameroon 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
CM
$246
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
CM
1.3

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon 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
CM
0.4t

Tuvalu performs better than Cameroon 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
CM
2.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
CM
46.0%

Tuvalu performs better than Cameroon 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
CM
$4,800
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2014

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
CM
37.5%

Tuvalu performs better than Cameroon 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
CM
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
CM
48.7

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

Cameroon passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Cameroon 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 Cameroon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cameroon has 2.2 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 Cameroon safe for expats?

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Cameroon leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Tuvalu?

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV CM
Population 11,544 29,321,637
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Tuvaluan English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +237
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112