Tuvalu
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for citizens of Tuvalu
Entry requirement
Before flying to the United Kingdom, citizens of Tuvalu must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s ETA costs £20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in Tuvalu
United Kingdom has no embassy or consulate in Tuvalu on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
British citizens travelling to Tuvalu
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Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Tuvalu to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Tuvalu can stay in the United Kingdom
Citizens of Tuvalu may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How citizens of Tuvalu apply
Citizens of Tuvalu apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for citizens of Tuvalu
Ireland admits citizens of Tuvalu visa-free.
British citizens travelling to Tuvalu
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Tuvalu need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, citizens of Tuvalu must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
How long can citizens of Tuvalu stay in the United Kingdom?
Citizens of Tuvalu can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Tuvalu enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; citizens of Tuvalu need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
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.