Cape Verde
Tuvalu
Tuvalu visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Tuvalu issues Cape Verdean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Tuvalu visa?
Visitor's Permit (Immigration Act, section 9)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days per permit; no more than 3 months in total in any 12 months
- Fee
- A$100
Tuvalu’s tourist visa costs A$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 30 days per permit; no more than 3 months in total in any 12 months.
Citizens of Tuvalu travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for Tuvalu
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Cape Verde to Tuvalu, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Tuvalu at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 1 December 2024), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Tuvalu (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Tuvalu (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Tuvalu
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Tuvalu for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tuvalu.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Cape Verdean citizens receive the visa for Tuvalu at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Citizens of Tuvalu travelling to Cape Verde
Citizens of Tuvalu can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde. The rule is the same in both directions between Cape Verde and Tuvalu.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
Tuvalu issues Cape Verdean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Cape Verdean citizens stay in Tuvalu?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Tuvalu for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Tuvalu tourist visa cost?
Tuvalu’s official sources give a standard fee of A$100 for the tourist visa.
Do citizens of Tuvalu need a visa for Cape Verde?
Citizens of Tuvalu can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Tuvalu visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.