Moving to Minnesota from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu to Minnesota. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Tuvalu to Minnesota, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2018
1 ↓ 75% vs 2017

people moved from Tuvalu to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

TV
51.6%
MN
33.9%

Minnesota performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
MN
91.0%

Minnesota performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TV
$5,200
MN
$68,478
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2023

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
MN
8.8%

Minnesota 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
MN
79.1 yrs

Minnesota performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Tuvalu passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
United States 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 Minnesota?

Working remotely from Minnesota's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Tuvalu and Minnesota.

How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to Tuvalu?

Minnesota performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Minnesota?

The official language in Minnesota is English. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV
Population 11,544 5,303,925
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Tuvaluan English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911