Moving to Ireland from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tuvalu to Ireland? 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 Ireland compared to Tuvalu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
IE
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
IE
2.8

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Ireland leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TV
$1,671
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

TV
13.5
IE
38.8

Ireland 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
IE
6.0t

Tuvalu performs better than Ireland 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
IE
32.3
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2024

share of households with internet

TV
81.2%
IE
97.2%

Ireland 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
IE
$131,592
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2021

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
IE
14.0%

Ireland performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TV
67.3 yrs
IE
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
16.5
IE
3.4

Ireland generally does better on family life, though Tuvalu leads in education spending.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Ireland

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

Ireland passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Ireland 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 Ireland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ireland: 32.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ireland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Ireland leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Tuvalu?

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 13.5 in Tuvalu. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV IE
Population 9,492 5,484,367
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Tuvaluan English, Irish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +688 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112