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Backpacking or travelling in Tuvalu?

  • Imagine a place where time seems to slow down, where turquoise lagoons dominate the horizon and where you know everyone on the island by name. That's Tuvalu: one of the smallest and most remote countries in the world, located in the Pacific Ocean. With just nine islands and a population of around 12,000, Tuvalu is a unique refuge for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle. But move quickly, because it is also one of the countries most threatened by climate change.
  • Activities spotting: discover the beautiful nature of Funafuti Marine Conservation Area; snorkel in the lagoons; visit the WWII remains on Nanumea Island; go to a traditional dance evening; take a boat trip to a remote atoll; learn about traditional fishing; visit Teone Church; picnic on a deserted beach; play sports with the locals; enjoy the sunset.
  • Animal spotting: hawksbill turtles, colorful reef fish, sea cucumbers, coconut crabs, blue-spotted stingrays, reef sharks, octopuses, Pacific golden plover.
  • Food spotting: palusami, ika mata, taro chips, fried fish, banana pudding, breadfruit stew, coconut rice, fresh coconuts.
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Study in Tuvalu?

  • This country may have the smallest university campus in the world, with a limited number of courses. Most longer courses are taught online.
  • Study city: Funafuti.
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Internships in Tuvalu?

  • Internships are not easy to find in Tuvalu. The best chances are with UN development programs, or via universities.
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Volunteer in Tuvalu?

  • There are not many opportunities, but think of education or marine research.
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Work in Tuvalu?

  • It is one of the smallest countries in the world, so you will not find many job opportunities there. You may find jobs in education and possibly marine/ecological research.
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Working as a digital nomad in Tuvalu?

  • Tuvalu is not a popular digital nomad destination, due to the slow (unreliable) internet and the absence of facilities.
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Living in Tuvalu?

  • The nature is beautiful and life is quiet, and now is the chance to enjoy this endangered paradise, but of course there are also disadvantages…
  • You will probably find few other expats and no international schools.
  • Please note: there are few facilities, the infrastructure and medical care are limited and you are very susceptible to the effects of climate change.
  • Health insurance: healthcare is limited. So make sure you have your own good health insurance.
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How does healthcare work in Tuvalu, and what travel insurance, health insurance or expat insurance do you need?

How does healthcare work in Tuvalu, and what travel insurance, health insurance or expat insurance do you need?

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How does the healthcare system work in Tuvalu?

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What is the quality of healthcare in Tuvalu?

  • Tuvalu is a very small country, and that naturally means limited health care. The quality is good, but nothing more is offered than basic care.
  • The Princess Margaret Hospital, on Funafuti, is the only hospital in the country.
  • Most foreigners opt for a medical evacuation to Fiji or Australia for better care. It is therefore important to have good, international health insurance.
  • There is no private health care on the island.
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How does the public healthcare system work in Tuvalu?

  • All Tuvaluans are entitled to free primary and preventive health care, medication and hospitalizations.
  • The Princess Margaret Hospital offers basic care, dental care and pharmaceutical care.
  • On the other Tuvaluan islands you will mainly find nurses.
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How is the general practitioner arranged in Tuvalu?

  • There is no GP system in Tuvalu. For care you can go directly to the hospital or a clinic.
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How is the dentist arranged in Tuvalu?

  • For oral care you can go to the Princess Margaret Hospital.
  • However, most expats opt for oral care abroad.
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How is pregnancy care arranged in Tuvalu?

  • There is prenatal care, but it is very limited.
  • Many mothers-to-be choose to deliver their baby in another country.
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How safe or unsafe is a trip or stay in Tuvalu?

What should you pay attention to in terms of safety in Tuvalu?

  • Tuvalu is reasonably safe. There is little crime, but there is still a small risk of pickpocketing and burglary.
  • It is also generally safe to be outside in the evening.
  • Beware of strong currents along the coast, even if you practice water sports.

What should you look out for in terms of diseases in Tuvalu?

  • There are various health risks, including those related to climate change.
  • For example, diseases can be spread through water and food. So make sure you only drink filtered or boiled water and eat well-prepared food.

What should you pay attention to when it comes to traffic in Tuvalu?

  • The main roads are paved, but most other roads are unpaved.
  • Animals and pedestrians share the road surface with you, so be careful, especially in the evening!
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What work and travel insurance policies are suitable for short and long stays in Tuvalu?

  • Is the trip to Tuvalu and your return sufficiently covered? Are you sufficiently covered before, during and after your activities? Which insurance best suits your trip and your activity? Read more about insurances for abroad on JoHoinsurances.org.

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What emigration and expat insurance can you take out for Tuvalu if you are going to live there for a while?

  • Because healthcare is so limited in Tuvalu, international health insurance with evacuation cover and cover abroad is essential for anyone foreign moving or staying (for a longer period of time) in Tuvalu.
  • Make sure your insurance covers medical evacuation as well as coverage in neighboring countries. Read more about insurances for abroad on Expatinsurances.org.
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    What social activities can you do abroad?

    • Opportunities are found in the areas of helping, learning or studying. You can get involved to volunteer in a social project at a school in Africa, Asia or Latin America. You can get involved in nature, in a project with animals or cleaning the sea or beaches. Those who want to learn more can choose for example a language course in Latin America, Spain or South Africa.
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    What work related activities can you do abroad?

    • If you want to gain work experience, and/or also earn money, go and work abroad. You can combine backpacking in Australia with temporary work. You can work on campsites in Europe or bush camps in Africa. You can pretty much go all over the world to work in the hospitality industry, hotels and hostels, in the healthcare sector or for example at a diving school.
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    What sports activities to do abroad?

    • Have you ever thought of mountain biking, rafting (going down a wild river on a raft or rubber dinghy, climbing or canoeing), survival (which involves building rafts, climbing or canoeing), abseiling (descending a rock face while secured to ropes), zip-lining (whizzing down a cable), canyoning (starting at the top of a river and then climbing, swimming, diving down the bed) or caving (scrambling, wriggling and crawling through caves and crevices)?
    • Maybe you feel more comfortable on a bodyboard (on a half-wave surfboard, you surf the high waves lying down-with flippers), on a hang glider or while paragliding (with a parachute you float down a mountain or dune), hydrospeeding (on a bodyboard with flippers and a wetsuit on you go down a wild river via rapids) or Tiefschneeskiing (racing down through powder snow)?

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      What is the quality of healthcare in Tuvalu?

      • Tuvalu is a very small country, and that naturally means limited health care. The quality is good, but nothing more is offered than basic care.
      • The Princess Margaret Hospital, on Funafuti, is the only hospital in the country.
      • Most foreigners opt for a medical evacuation to Fiji or Australia for better care. It is therefore important to have good, international health insurance.
      • There is no private health care on the island.
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      How does the public healthcare system work in Tuvalu?

      • All Tuvaluans are entitled to free primary and preventive health care, medication and hospitalizations.
      • The Princess Margaret Hospital offers basic care, dental care and pharmaceutical care.
      • On the other Tuvaluan islands you will mainly find nurses.
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      How is the general practitioner arranged in Tuvalu?

      • There is no GP system in Tuvalu. For care you can go directly to the hospital or a clinic.
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      How is the dentist arranged in Tuvalu?

      • For oral care you can go to the Princess Margaret Hospital.
      • However, most expats opt for oral care abroad.
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      How is pregnancy care arranged in Tuvalu?

      • There is prenatal care, but it is very limited.
      • Many mothers-to-be choose to deliver their baby in another country.
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      How safe or unsafe is a trip or stay in Tuvalu?

      What should you pay attention to in terms of safety in Tuvalu?

      • Tuvalu is reasonably safe. There is little crime, but there is still a small risk of pickpocketing and burglary.
      • It is also generally safe to be outside in the evening.
      • Beware of strong currents along the coast, even if you practice water sports.

      What should you look out for in terms of diseases in Tuvalu?

      • There are various health risks, including those related to climate change.
      • For example, diseases can be spread through water and food. So make sure you only drink filtered or boiled water and eat well-prepared food.

      What should you pay attention to when it comes to traffic in Tuvalu?

      • The main roads are paved, but most other roads are unpaved.
      • Animals and pedestrians share the road surface with you, so be careful, especially in the evening!
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      What work and travel insurance policies are suitable for short and long stays in Tuvalu?

      • Is the trip to Tuvalu and your return sufficiently covered? Are you sufficiently covered before, during and after your activities? Which insurance best suits your trip and your activity? Read more about insurances for abroad on JoHoinsurances.org.

      Back to top

      What emigration and expat insurance can you take out for Tuvalu if you are going to live there for a while?

      • Because healthcare is so limited in Tuvalu, international health insurance with evacuation cover and cover abroad is essential for anyone foreign moving or staying (for a longer period of time) in Tuvalu.
      • Make sure your insurance covers medical evacuation as well as coverage in neighboring countries. Read more about insurances for abroad on Expatinsurances.org.
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