Tuvalu
United States
United States visa for citizens of Tuvalu
Entry requirement
Citizens of Tuvalu need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
Where citizens of Tuvalu apply for a visa for the United States
United States has no embassy or consulate in Tuvalu on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of the United States in Suva1,070 km
Princes Road 158, Suva
- Embassy of the United States in Apia1,148 km
Main Beach Road, Apia
- 1,942 km
The nearest US missions to Funafuti are in Suva, Fiji (1,070 km from Funafuti), Apia, Samoa (1,148 km) and Majuro, the Marshall Islands (1,942 km). The United States sets which of its missions takes applications from Tuvalu; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
US visas issued to citizens of Tuvalu
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 55 | 20 |
| Student (F, M) | 1 | 0 |
| Exchange (J) | 7 | 7 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 21 | 10 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 52 | 33 |
| Total | 136 | 70 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 8.3% | 4.6% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 70 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Tuvalu, the 190th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Diplomatic and official visas (A, G) made up 47%, visitor visas 29% and transit and crew visas 14%. That is 49% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (136).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Tuvalu received 15, 46% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 4.6% for citizens of Tuvalu in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 8.3%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Tuvalu anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Tuvalu.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Tuvalu
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Travel advice for the United States
- 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 Tuvalu to the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Tuvalu can stay in the United States
How long citizens of Tuvalu may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Tuvalu apply
The United States has no embassy or career consulate in Tuvalu. Citizens of Tuvalu apply through a mission of the United States accredited to Tuvalu from abroad; the official visa portal of the United States names the right place.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of Tuvalu
Canada and Mexico require citizens of Tuvalu to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Tuvalu
US citizens receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Tuvalu need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of Tuvalu need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of the United States in Tuvalu?
No. The United States has no embassy in Tuvalu. The nearest US embassy is in Suva, Fiji, 1,070 km from Funafuti.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
US citizens receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Tuvalu enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of Tuvalu need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
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.