Moving to Senegal from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Tuvalu and Senegal 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
SN
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
SN
20.8

Tuvalu performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TV
$1,671
SN
$206
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

TV
13.5
SN
1.1

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal 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
SN
0.8t

Tuvalu performs better than Senegal 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
SN
4.0
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2024

share of households with internet

TV
81.2%
SN
60.1%

Tuvalu performs better than Senegal 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
SN
$1,955
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2021

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
SN
37.5%

Tuvalu performs better than Senegal 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
SN
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
16.5
SN
28.9

Tuvalu generally does better on family life, though Senegal leads in life expectancy.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Senegal

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

Senegal passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Senegal 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 Senegal?

With 4.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Senegal 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 Senegal.

Is Senegal safe for expats?

Tuvalu performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Senegal is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Tuvalu?

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 13.5 in Tuvalu. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Senegal?

The official language in Senegal is French. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV SN
Population 9,492 18,931,966
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, Tuvaluan French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +221
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 17