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Who needs a visa for Tuvalu?

Entry rules for Tuvalu by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Government of Tuvalu (Immigration Regulations, CAP 24.15.1), checked .

In brief

Citizens of 33 countries and territories can visit Tuvalu without a visa, most for up to 30 days. Everyone else, 165 nationalities, gets a visa on arrival.

Visa-free
33
On arrival
165
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
0

About 0 people (0% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Tuvalu: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Government of TuvaluReport a change

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Tuvalu entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free30 days, extendable by 30 days33United Kingdom, Tanzania, Kenya, South KoreaGovernment of Tuvalu
Visa on arrivalNot stated165India, China, United States, IndonesiaGovernment of Tuvalu

Visa-free for 30 days, extendable by 30 days: the UK, Tanzania, Kenya and 30 more

33 nationalities

Free visitor's permit (Immigration Regulations, Schedule 1); onward ticket needed; at most 3 months in Tuvalu in any 12 months.

Source: Government of Tuvalu (Immigration Regulations, CAP 24.15.1), checked LIST OF COUNTRIES WHO ARE NOT LIABLE TO PAY VISITORS PERMIT FEES

Visa on arrival: India, China, the US and 162 more

165 nationalities

Everyone not listed above: visa on arrival.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Government of Tuvalu (Immigration Regulations, CAP 24.15.1), checked a visitor who is a citizen of a country not listed in Schedule 1 shall pay a fee of $100, unless the payment of such a fee is waived by the Minister.

Where to apply

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Tuvalu?

It depends on your passport: 33 nationalities are visa-free and 165 get a visa on arrival. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?

Not in advance. Indian citizens get a visa on arrival (Government of Tuvalu (Immigration Regulations, CAP 24.15.1), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?

Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival (Government of Tuvalu (Immigration Regulations, CAP 24.15.1), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Sources and changes

  1. Immigration Regulations, CAP 24.15.1 (Tuvalu Legislation, PDF)tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Immigration Act, CAP 24.15 (Tuvalu Legislation, PDF)tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Government of Tuvalu (Immigration Regulations, CAP 24.15.1). No change since.

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