Visa Types

Visa Types & Categories to Apply for Tuvalu

You can realize your planned trip to Tuvalu by obtaining Tuvalu visa if you are not a visa-exempted national. 

All nationals from all over the world who are required to obtain a visa to travel to Tuvalu are eligible to get a Visa on Arrival to Tuvalu. Reasons to apply for this visa can be tourism, visiting family or friends, business trips, and many other non-permanent nuances. 

 

Tuvalu Visa on Arrival

All nationals are eligible to obtain Tuvalu Visa on Arrival. Tuvalu visa’s validity period will be 30 days, but you can also extend it within Tuvalu for up to three months.

Visitors (citizens) from the following countries can obtain free Visa on Arrival (free of charge):

American Samoa

Fiji

Kenya

Mauritius

Saint Lucia

Uganda

Antigua and Barbuda

Gambia

Kiribati

Montserrat

St. Vincent and Grenadines

United Kingdom

Bahamas

Gibraltar

Lesotho

Nauru

South Korea

Vanuatu

Belize

Grenada

Malawi

Niue

Tanzania

Zambia

Cayman Islands

Hong Kong

Malaysia

Samoa

Tonga

 

Cook Islands

Jamaica

Maldives

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Trinidad and Tobago

 

 
Required Documents for Tuvalu Visa on Arrival

 

1. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your arrival in Tuvalu.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

2. Travel Itinerary

  • Flight ticket (return)
  • Accommodation confirmation (hotel booking, house/apartment reservation/confirmation, etc.)

3. Proof of Financial Means

4. Any Supporting Documents Proving Your Purpose of Travel

  • Flight ticket (return) and hotel booking/apartment reservation/invitation letter for tourism purposes
  • Invitation letter for business or private visit purposes
  • Any additional supporting documents

 

Tuvalu Visa on Arrival Fee

Tuvalu Visa on Arrival fee is 100 USD for a 30-days single entry visa if you are not fee-exempted national.

 

Where to Apply for Tuvalu Visa on Arrival Application?

You will get your visa on arrival at the airport.

FAQ

Are all nationals eligible for Tuvalu Visa on Arrival?

All nationals from all the countries are eligible to apply for Tuvalu Visa on Arrival.

How long my passport will be valid for applying for Tuvalu visa?

Your passport must be valid for at least your departure date from Tuvalu, but advisable validity is minimum of 6 months beyond your arrival date in Tuvalu.

Where can I get Visa on Arrival to Tuvalu?

Foreigners can obtain a visa on arrival at Tuvalu airport.

Can I stay longer than 30 days in Tuvalu?

If you want to stay in Tuvalu longer than 30 days, you can extend your visa’s validity period within Tuvalu

Where to apply for an extension of my Tuvalu visa?

You will apply to the Chief Immigration Officer for extension of your visa. Visa can be extended for up to three months.