Moving to Mongolia from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. 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 Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
MN
12.4

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Mongolia 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
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
MN
38.7

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TV
0.0t
MN
7.8t

Tuvalu performs better than Mongolia 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
MN
12.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
MN
84.0%

Mongolia performs significantly better than Tuvalu 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
MN
$16,300
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2020

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
MN
27.8%

Tuvalu generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TV
68.4 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
MN
20.2

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Required
Tuvalu passport holders need a visa to enter Mongolia.
Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Mongolia 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 Mongolia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mongolia has 12.9 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 Mongolia safe for expats?

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Tuvalu?

Mongolia performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

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

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At a Glance

TV MN
Population 11,544 3,227,863
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages English, Tuvaluan Mongolian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 105