Family visas
Tuvaluan Family Reunion & Dependant Permit (Permit to Enter and Reside)
A Permit to Enter and Reside for family reunion, family support, or accompanying a permit holder to Tuvalu.
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Under review — check current rules
The Regulations list family re-union/support and accompanying-person purposes but do not detail spouse/partner definitions or relationship evidence; confirm specifics with the Immigration Department.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Tuvalu government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Permit to Enter and Reside — family re-union/support or accompanying person (Immigration Act section 8)
- Route type
- Family / dependant residence permit
- Maximum validity
- Up to 1 year, extendable
- Fee (family re-union/support)
- AUD 100 principal applicant + AUD 50 per dependant
Who it is for
- Family members coming to join or support relatives in Tuvalu
- Dependants (spouse/partner and children) accompanying a Permit to Enter and Reside holder
Requirements
- Application on Form 3, signed and completed in English or Tuvaluan (a parent/guardian signs for applicants under 18)
- Passport or certificate of identity and two passport-sized photographs per applicant
- Evidence supporting the family relationship / support purpose
- Evidence of financial capacity, or a resident sponsor's Form 6
- Valid outward-bound ticket or repatriation bond
- If staying more than one year: medical (Form 7), radiological (Form 8) and police reports
How to apply
- Complete Form 3 for each applicant with relationship and support evidence
- Pay the prescribed fee (AUD 100 + AUD 50 per dependant for family re-union/support)
- Submit to the Immigration Department for the Principal Immigration Officer's decision
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.