Samoa
Tuvalu
Tuvalu visa for Samoan citizens
Entry requirement
Tuvalu issues Samoan 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
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 Samoa
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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.
Samoan citizens planning a trip to Tuvalu can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Samoan citizens can stay in Tuvalu
Samoan citizens may stay in Tuvalu for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tuvalu.
How Samoan citizens apply
Samoan 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 Samoa
Samoa issues citizens of Tuvalu a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Samoa and Tuvalu.
Frequently asked questions
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
Tuvalu issues Samoan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Samoan citizens stay in Tuvalu?
Samoan 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 Samoa?
Samoa issues citizens of Tuvalu a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Samoan citizens enter Tuvalu visa-free?
No; Samoan 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.