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Tuvalu visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese citizens receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- 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
For the tourist visa, Tuvalu’s official sources give a standard fee of A$100. 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 Japan
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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.
For a trip from Japan to Tuvalu, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Japanese citizens can stay in Tuvalu
Japanese citizens may stay in Tuvalu for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tuvalu.
How Japanese citizens apply
Japanese 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 Japan
Citizens of Tuvalu must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
Japanese citizens receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Tuvalu?
Japanese 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 Japan?
Citizens of Tuvalu must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Can Japanese citizens enter Tuvalu visa-free?
No; Japanese 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.