Moving to Namibia from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu to Namibia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tuvalu to Namibia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
NA
12.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
NA
22.0

Tuvalu performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TV
$1,671
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
NA
5.4

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TV
0.0t
NA
1.2t

Tuvalu performs better than Namibia 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
NA
3.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
NA
53.0%

Tuvalu generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TV
$5,200
NA
$11,500
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2015

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
NA
17.4%

Namibia 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
NA
66.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
NA
29.4

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tuvalu passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Namibia.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Namibia 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 Namibia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Namibia has 3.9 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 Namibia safe for expats?

Tuvalu performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Tuvalu?

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV NA
Population 11,544 2,727,409
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages English, Tuvaluan Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +688 +264
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111