World Country Guide

Passports
Valid passport required by all.

Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals listed in the chart above (except nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who do require a visa);
(b) nationals of Commonwealth countries (except nationals of Brunei, Cameroon, Mozambique, Namibia, St Kitts & Nevis and South Africa, who do require a visa);
(c) nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey and Uruguay;
(d) 2. nationals of the USA (only if the passport is issued by the Marshall Islands);
(e) transit passengers continuing their journey on the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding required travel documents for onward destination and not leaving the airport transit lounge.
Note: Entry permits are issued on arrival providing nationals can provide a valid passport, sufficient funds, proof of accommodation and a return/onward ticket.

Types of visa and cost
Visitor and work permits issued free of charge.

Validity
Visitors are normally permitted to remain in Tuvalu for up to one month, after meeting entry requirements; their visit may then be extended for a maximum of three months at a cost of 10.

Application to
British Consulates, Tuvalu representatives abroad or the Principal Immigration Officer, Office of the Chief of Police, Funafuti, Tuvalu.