Study visas
Tuvaluan Student Permit (Permit to Enter and Reside)
A Permit to Enter and Reside for foreign nationals coming to study in Tuvalu.
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Course-specific documentary requirements and processing times are not set out in the Regulations; confirm exact evidence needed with the Immigration Department and the receiving institution.
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 — study (Immigration Act section 8)
- Route type
- Student residence permit
- Maximum validity
- Up to 1 year, extendable
- Fee
- AUD 300 principal applicant + AUD 150 per dependant
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals accepted to study at an institution in Tuvalu
Requirements
- Application on Form 3, signed and completed in English or Tuvaluan
- Passport or certificate of identity and two passport-sized photographs
- Evidence supporting the study purpose (such as an offer/acceptance of a place)
- 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
- Obtain confirmation of a study place in Tuvalu
- Complete Form 3 with supporting documents and the AUD 300 fee
- 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.