Moving to Norway from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tuvalu to Norway? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tuvalu to Norway, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Tuvalu to Norway.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Tuvalu live in Norway · UN DESA

Who's moving to Norway?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Norway compared to Tuvalu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
NO
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
NO
1.5

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Norway 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
NO
$9,523
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

TV
13.5
NO
49.8

Norway generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu 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
NO
7.2t

Tuvalu performs better than Norway across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TV
4.5
NO
45.2
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2024

share of households with internet

TV
81.2%
NO
99.0%

Norway performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TV
$6,041
NO
$94,594
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2021

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
NO
12.2%

Norway performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TV
67.3 yrs
NO
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
16.5
NO
2.0

Norway generally does better on family life, though Tuvalu leads in education spending.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Norway

Visa Free
Tuvalu passport holders can enter Norway without a visa.
Norway passport

Norway passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa Free
Norway passport holders can enter Tuvalu without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Norway?

Connectivity is usually fine (Norway: 45.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Norway offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Norway safe for expats?

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Norway leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Norway is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Norway compared to Tuvalu?

Norway generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 49.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Norway, compared to 13.5 in Tuvalu. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV NO
Population 9,492 5,610,870
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages English, Tuvaluan Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +47
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112