Moving to Marshall Islands from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu to Marshall Islands. 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 Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
MH
11.9

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TV
$1,671
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
MH
4.6

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands 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
MH
0.0t

Tuvalu performs better than Marshall Islands 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
MH
2.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
MH
38.7%

Tuvalu performs better than Marshall Islands 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
MH
$6,800
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2019

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
MH
7.2%

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Tuvalu 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
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
MH
21.7

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

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

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Marshall Islands has 2.3 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 Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Tuvalu?

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV MH
Population 11,544 79,906
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Tuvaluan English, Marshallese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +692
Time zones 1 1