Moving to San Marino from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu to San Marino, and you’d need to navigate life in Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
SM
5.9

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though San Marino 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
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
SM
60.2

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TV
4.0
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
SM
75.0%

San Marino 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
SM
$61,600

San Marino 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
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
SM
6.5

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Tuvalu passport holders can enter San Marino without a visa.
San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
San Marino 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 San Marino?

With 36.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, San Marino can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Tuvalu and San Marino.

Is San Marino safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Tuvalu?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV SM
Population 11,544 34,682
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Tuvaluan Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +378
Time zones 1 1