Moving to Iraq from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Tuvalu to Iraq — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Tuvalu and Iraq stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
IQ
9.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
IQ
21.5

Tuvalu performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TV
$1,671
IQ
$843
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TV
13.5
IQ
10.2

Iraq 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

TV
0.0t
IQ
5.2t

Tuvalu performs better than Iraq across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TV
4.5
IQ
17.6
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2024

share of households with internet

TV
81.2%
IQ
81.5%

Iraq performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TV
$6,041
IQ
$5,410
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2023

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
IQ
17.5%

Tuvalu generally does better on employment & economy, though Iraq leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TV
67.3 yrs
IQ
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
16.5
IQ
20.1

Tuvalu generally does better on family life, though Iraq leads in life expectancy.

Can you move from Tuvalu to Iraq?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tuvalu and Iraq. To live, work, or study long-term in Iraq, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iraq's immigration authority.

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Iraq

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

Iraq passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Iraq 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 Iraq?

With 17.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Iraq can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Tuvalu and Iraq.

Is Iraq safe for expats?

Tuvalu performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iraq is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Iraq compared to Tuvalu?

Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Iraq, compared to 13.5 in Tuvalu. Iraq scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Iraq?

The official languages in Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV IQ
Population 9,492 47,020,774
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Languages English, Tuvaluan Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +964
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 104