Moving to Nauru from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu to Nauru.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Tuvalu to Nauru, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
37 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in Tuvalu live in Nauru · UN DESA

Who's moving to Nauru?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
NR
8.0

Nauru 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
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
NR
12.5

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TV
0.0t
NR
0.0t

Tuvalu performs better than Nauru 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
NR
9.3

Nauru 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
NR
$11,400

Nauru 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
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
NR
7.8

Tuvalu generally does better on family life, though Nauru leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Nauru passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Nauru 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 Nauru?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Nauru has 9.3 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 Nauru safe for expats?

Nauru performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to Tuvalu?

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in health coverage index. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

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

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At a Glance

TV NR
Population 11,544 9,811
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, Tuvaluan English, Nauru
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +688 +674
Time zones 1 1