Papua New Guinea
Tuvalu
Tuvalu visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
Entry requirement
Tuvalu issues Papua New Guinean 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 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
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 Papua New Guinea
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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 Papua New Guinea 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Tuvalu
Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in Tuvalu for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tuvalu.
How Papua New Guinean citizens apply
Papua New Guinean 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 Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea issues citizens of Tuvalu a visa on arrival for stays of up to 60 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Papua New Guinea and Tuvalu.
Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
Tuvalu issues Papua New Guinean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in Tuvalu?
Papua New Guinean 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 Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea issues citizens of Tuvalu a visa on arrival for stays of up to 60 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter Tuvalu visa-free?
No; Papua New Guinean 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.