Is YouTube Monetized in Tuvalu?

So you’re based in Tuvalu and want to enable YouTube monetization on your channel. Is that possible?

YouTube monetization is not available in Tuvalu. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to get AdSense revenue in Tuvalu. Even if you change your channel’s country, Google AdSense will verify your actual address. Since your country of residence and your channel’s coutrny won’t match, you won’t be eligible. Entering fradulend information might lead to your channel’s being terminated, or have legal consequences.

Can You Monetize YouTube Shorts in Tuvalu?

Until YouTube monetization becomes available in Tuvalu, you won’t get any money from AdSense for views on your Shorts either.

Can I Make Money on YouTube in Tuvalu?

While YouTube monetization is not available in Tuvalu, you can still make money on YouTube. The 3 most popular options are affiliate marketing, brand deals or sponsorships and selling merch.

Why Isn’t YouTube Monetization Available in Tuvalu?

We don’t know exactly why YouTube doesn’t monetize channels in Tuvalu. But it’s usually because of specific laws in Tuvalu.

Also, the United States of America could have laws preventing (or making it hard) to have money exchanges with individuals based in Tuvalu.