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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Tuvalu

3 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1
Family 1

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Visiting Tuvalu

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

249 passports get a visa on arrival

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Visiting Tuvalu
Tuvalu publishes very little about visitor entry online. The Government of Tuvalu's official tourism site gives practical travel information, including a departure tax of AUD 30 per person, but does not set out visa rules. Entry is governed by Tuvalu's immigration legislation, published in the official Tuvalu legislation database. Visitors should confirm requirements directly with Tuvalu's immigration authorities or a Tuvaluan diplomatic mission before travelling.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Permit to Enter and Reside for employment
Under Tuvalu's Immigration Regulations 2014, foreigners who want to work in Tuvalu need a Permit to Enter and Reside for employment from the Principal Immigration Officer. The application must include an employer sponsorship (Form 5). In it, the employer agrees to follow employment law and to cover the government's costs for the worker's stay and departure. Each permit lasts up to one year and can be extended.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Family1 pathway

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