Nomad Rank
Total Score
Country
Tuvalu
Capital City
Funafuti
Language
English, Tuvaluan
Currency
Australian dollar
Region
Oceania
Landlocked
No
Tuvalu Passport
Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking
The Tuvalu Passport is currently ranked Number 73T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 85. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Tuvalu’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.
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Travel Destinations from Tuvalu 50% in total score
For the Tuvalu Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Tuvalu a Travel Score of 130 which means that Tuvalu passport holders can enter a total of 130 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.
Taxation in Tuvalu 20% in total score
For the Tuvalu Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Tuvalu a Taxation Score of 40, meaning that Tuvalu does not tax foreign incomes of resident citizens.
Perception 10% in total score
For the Tuvalu Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Tuvalu a Perception Score of 30, meaning that Tuvalu citizens experience intermediate hostility.
Dual Citizenship 10% in total score
For the Tuvalu Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Tuvalu a Dual Citizenship Score of 50, meaning that Tuvalu citizens are almost always allowed to hold other citizenships.
Freedom 10% in total score
For the Tuvalu Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Tuvalu a Freedom Score of 40, meaning that Tuvalu citizens have intermediate freedom.
