New Zealand
Tuvalu
Tuvalu visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 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 New Zealand
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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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens can stay in Tuvalu
New Zealand citizens may stay in Tuvalu for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tuvalu.
How New Zealand citizens apply
New Zealand 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 New Zealand
Citizens of Tuvalu must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
New Zealand citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Tuvalu?
New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
Citizens of Tuvalu must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Tuvalu visa-free?
No; New Zealand citizens need a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.