Tuvalu
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Nation Goes Viral: First-Ever Country Attempts Mass Overseas Visa Application – What’s Happening?
Tuvalu, a low-lying Pacific island nation threatened by rising sea levels, faces a dire climate crisis. 8,750 citizens applied for a climate migrant visa lottery to relocate to Australia, where only 280 will be selected for permanent residency under the Falepili Union Treaty. NASA data shows significant sea-level rise, potentially submerging most of Tuvalu’s land by 2050. In response, Tuvalu is creating a “digital twin” in the metaverse and exploring digital passports to maintain its statehood despite potential physical disappearance.
