Moving to Slovakia from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Tuvalu to Slovakia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Tuvalu live in Slovakia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Slovakia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
SK
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
SK
6.4

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Slovakia 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
SK
$3,230
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
SK
36.8

Slovakia 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
SK
5.5t

Tuvalu performs better than Slovakia 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
SK
33.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
SK
90.0%

Slovakia 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
SK
$39,300
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2021

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
SK
13.7%

Slovakia 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
SK
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
SK
4.8

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Slovakia

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

Slovakia passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa Free
Slovakia 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 Slovakia?

With 33.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Slovakia 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 Slovakia.

Is Slovakia safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Tuvalu?

Slovakia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 36.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovakia, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Slovakia scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Slovakia?

The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV SK
Population 11,544 5,431,252
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Tuvaluan Slovak
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +421
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112