Moving to Madagascar from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. 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 Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
MG
22.5

Tuvalu performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TV
$1,671
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
MG
1.8

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar 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
MG
0.1t

Tuvalu performs better than Madagascar 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
MG
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
MG
20.0%

Tuvalu performs better than Madagascar 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
MG
$1,700
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2012

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
MG
70.7%

Tuvalu performs better than Madagascar 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
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
MG
39.0

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Tuvalu passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar.
Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Madagascar 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 Madagascar?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Madagascar has 0.1 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 Madagascar safe for expats?

Tuvalu performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Tuvalu?

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

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

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At a Glance

TV MG
Population 11,544 28,172,462
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages English, Tuvaluan French, Malagasy
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +261
Time zones 1 1