Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tuvalu to Trinidad and Tobago? 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 Trinidad and Tobago compared to Tuvalu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
TT
39.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
TT
5.0

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
TT
41.9

Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
19.6t

Tuvalu performs better than Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
25.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
TT
79.0%

Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
$28,500
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2014

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
TT
20.0%

Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
TT
15.8

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Free
Tuvalu passport holders can enter Trinidad and Tobago without a visa.
Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago?

Connectivity is usually fine (Trinidad and Tobago: 25.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Trinidad and Tobago offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Trinidad and Tobago is 39.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Tuvalu?

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV TT
Population 11,544 1,405,646
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages English, Tuvaluan English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +688 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990