Moving to Solomon Islands from Tuvalu
What to Expect
Considering a move from Tuvalu to Solomon Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Solomon Islands compared to Tuvalu.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Tuvalu performs better than Solomon Islands across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Tuvalu performs better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Tuvalu generally does better on employment & economy, though Solomon Islands leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Solomon Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Solomon Islands's immigration authority.
Tuvalu passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa on Arrival
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Tuvalu
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Solomon Islands?
Connectivity is usually fine (Solomon Islands: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Solomon Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Solomon Islands safe for expats?
Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Solomon Islands leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Solomon Islands is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.
How is healthcare in Solomon Islands compared to Tuvalu?
Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Solomon Islands, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Solomon Islands scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).
What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?
The official language in Solomon Islands is English. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.
