Moving to Gambia from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu to Gambia. 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 Gambia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
GM
22.0

Tuvalu performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TV
$1,671
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
GM
1.0

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia 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
GM
0.2t

Tuvalu performs better than Gambia 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
GM
0.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
GM
33.0%

Tuvalu performs better than Gambia 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
GM
$2,900
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2020

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
GM
53.4%

Tuvalu performs better than Gambia 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
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
GM
37.2

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Gambia 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 Gambia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Gambia has 0.2 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 Gambia safe for expats?

Tuvalu performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Tuvalu?

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Gambia, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Gambia?

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

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At a Glance

TV GM
Population 11,544 2,413,403
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages English, Tuvaluan English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +220
Time zones 1 1