Visiting Tuvalu
entry rules under Tuvalu immigration law; limited official information online
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.
Visiting Tuvalu
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Life in Tuvalu
Money
2
Currency
Australian Dollar
AUD
Australian Dollar
Tax
15–30%
Income tax (national)
Consumption tax 4%
Income Tax Act (Cap. 26.16), Schedule 6: individuals pay 0% up to A$10,000, 15% from A$10,000 to A$14,000 and 30% above A$14,000.
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Who it’s for
Tourists, family visitors and official or business travellers to Tuvalu.
Eligibility
Check with Tuvalu authorities
No official online page stating visa-exempt nationalities or stay length could be found; requirements must be confirmed with Tuvalu Immigration or a Tuvaluan mission.
Legal basis
Entry is governed by Tuvalu's immigration legislation, available through the official Tuvalu legislation database.
Customs allowance
Visitors over 18 may bring in a limited amount of alcohol and cigarettes duty-free.
Duty-free allowance (visitors over 18)
- Spirits or wine
- 1 litre
- Cigarettesup to
- 200
- Source is the official tourism site
- Age limit: over 18
Official wording
Visitors over 18 may bring duty-free one litre of spirits or wine and up to 200 cigarettes (official tourism site).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistValid passport
- FeesDeparture tax
- Steps to applyContact Tuvalu Immigration (Funafuti) or a Tuvaluan diplomatic mission to confir
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- 1 fee
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Other routes to Tuvalu
- Work permitsPermit to Enter and Reside for employment
- FamilyPermit to Enter and Reside for family reunion, family support or accompanying a permit holder
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