Residence & citizenship
Tuvaluan Long-Term Residence (Extended Permit to Enter and Reside)
Building settled residence in Tuvalu through repeated extension of a Permit to Enter and Reside.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Tuvalu has no distinct permanent-residence status in the Regulations reviewed; 'long-term residence' here describes extended Permits to Enter and Reside. Confirm current practice 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 — extension (Immigration Act section 8; Regulation 5)
- Route type
- Long-term / settled residence
- Extension limit
- No more than three extensions in any five-year period, unless certified in the national interest
- Application
- Extension applied for on Form 4
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals already holding a Permit to Enter and Reside who intend to stay in Tuvalu long term
- Those building towards eligibility for citizenship by naturalisation
Requirements
- A valid, current Permit to Enter and Reside
- Extension application on Form 4
- Continued evidence of the qualifying purpose (work, business, family, etc.) and of good health and character
- For stays beyond one year: medical (Form 7), radiological (Form 8) and police reports
How to apply
- Apply to extend before the current permit expires using Form 4
- Provide updated supporting documents and pay the applicable extension fee
- Where more than three extensions in five years are needed, a national-interest certification by the Minister is required
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.