Vanuatu
Tuvalu
Tuvalu visa for citizens of Vanuatu
Entry requirement
Citizens of Vanuatu receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- 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
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 Vanuatu
TuvaluVanuatu Visa-free, 120 days Vanuatu visa for citizens of Tuvalu
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.
For a trip from Vanuatu to Tuvalu, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 citizens of Vanuatu can stay in Tuvalu
Citizens of Vanuatu may stay in Tuvalu for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tuvalu.
How citizens of Vanuatu apply
Citizens of Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu
Citizens of Tuvalu do not need a visa for Vanuatu: stays of up to 120 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for Tuvalu?
Citizens of Vanuatu receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can citizens of Vanuatu stay in Tuvalu?
Citizens of Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?
Citizens of Tuvalu do not need a visa for Vanuatu: stays of up to 120 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Vanuatu enter Tuvalu visa-free?
No; citizens of Vanuatu 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.