Visitor & short-stay visas
Tuvaluan Visitor's Permit (Visa on Arrival)
The standard short-stay entry permit, issued to visitors on arrival in Tuvalu for tourism and other non-work visits.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Six-month passport-validity requirement comes from travel advisories, not the Immigration Regulations 2014 text reviewed; visa-on-arrival availability at Funafuti should be confirmed with the Immigration Department before travel.
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.
- Official name
- Visitor's Permit (Immigration Act section 9)
- Route type
- Short-stay visitor / visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days, extendable for up to a further 30 days
- Fee
- AUD 100 per person; no fee for nationals of countries listed in Schedule 1
- Fee set in the Immigration Regulations 2014; extension AUD 100 (or AUD 200 if business/employment is intended).
- Conditions
- No employment, business, study or proselytising permitted
Who it is for
- Tourists and short-term visitors coming for leisure or to visit family and friends
- Travellers who are not undertaking work, business, study or research in Tuvalu
Requirements
- A passport valid for the duration of stay (travel advisories commonly cite at least six months' validity)
- Proof of onward or return travel and sufficient funds for the stay
- Completion of an Arrival Card (Form 11) on entry
- Payment of the AUD 100 permit fee unless exempt under Schedule 1
What you can do
- Stay in Tuvalu for up to 30 days for tourism or a private visit
- Apply to the immigration office to extend the permit for up to a further 30 days
- Not work, run a business, study or proselytise on this permit
How to apply
- Arrive at a lawful point of entry with a valid passport and onward ticket
- Complete the Arrival Card and present yourself to an immigration officer
- Pay the permit fee (unless from a Schedule 1 country) in Australian or US dollars
- Receive the Visitor's Permit (Form 1) endorsement for up to 30 days
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.