Moving to Tuvalu from Wisconsin

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Wisconsin to Tuvalu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
3 ↓ 25% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Tuvalu · UN DESA

Who's moving to Tuvalu?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

WI
37.8%
TV
51.6%

Wisconsin performs better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

WI
89.5%
TV
49.0%

Wisconsin performs better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WI
$59,333
TV
$5,200
Poverty rate US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of people below the poverty line

WI
10.2%
TV
26.3%

Wisconsin performs better than Tuvalu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

WI
77.7 yrs
TV
68.4 yrs

Wisconsin performs better than Tuvalu across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.
Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Tuvalu passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Tuvalu?

Working remotely from Tuvalu's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Wisconsin and Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Wisconsin?

Wisconsin performs better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

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

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At a Glance

TV
Population 5,686,986 11,544
Currency United States Dollar ($) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +688
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911