Moving to Malta from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
MT
1.9

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Malta 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
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TV
13.5
MT
45.1

Malta 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
MT
3.2t

Tuvalu performs better than Malta 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
MT
44.5
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2024

share of households with internet

TV
81.2%
MT
93.9%

Malta 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
MT
$47,907
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2021

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
MT
16.7%

Malta 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
MT
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
16.5
MT
4.7

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Malta?

Connectivity is usually fine (Malta: 44.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malta offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Malta safe for expats?

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Malta leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Tuvalu?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 13.5 in Tuvalu. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV MT
Population 9,492 579,704
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Tuvaluan English, Maltese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +688 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112