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Tuvalu
Tuvalu visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British 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 the United Kingdom
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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.
British 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Tuvalu
British citizens may stay in Tuvalu for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tuvalu.
How British citizens apply
British 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 the United Kingdom
Citizens of Tuvalu need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long can British citizens stay in Tuvalu?
British 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 the United Kingdom?
Citizens of Tuvalu need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can British citizens enter Tuvalu visa-free?
No; British 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.