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Tuvalu visa requirements for Icelander citizens

Icelander citizens do not need a visa for Tuvalu. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

Passport

ISL

Iceland

Going to

TUV

Tuvalu

No visa needed

Just show your passport at the border.

Visa
Not required
Max stay
90 days (3 months)
Last updated
11 November 2026

90 days within any 180 day period.

What to do

  1. Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.

  2. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

  3. Note the maximum stay and count your days in Tuvalu.

Ways into Tuvalu

Get a permit on arrival, or use the EU visa waiver.

  • Visa on arrival For your passportFree visitor permitPeople from listed countries and territories pay no fee for their first visitor permit.
    Stay
    30 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check that your country or territory is listed.
    2. Prepare your travel papers.
    3. Fill in the arrival card.
    4. Show your papers to border staff on arrival.

    Documents required

    • Passport valid 6 months after arrival
    • Proof of where you will stay
    • Return or onward ticket
    • Proof of enough money
    • Arrival card
    • Hotel booking
    • The free permit does not allow a longer stay, work, business or study.
    • You must still meet the entry rules.
    Official page
  • Visa on arrivalVisitor permit on arrivalVisitors of any nationality can ask for a permit when they arrive.
    Stay
    30 days
    Fee
    100

    How to apply

    1. Prepare your travel papers.
    2. Fill in the arrival card.
    3. Show your papers to border staff on arrival.

    Documents required

    • Passport valid 6 months after arrival
    • Proof of where you will stay
    • Return or onward ticket
    • Proof of enough money
    • Arrival card
    • Hotel booking
    • You do not need a visa before travel.
    • This permit does not allow work, business, study or religious preaching.
    Official page
Sources (8)Last updated 11 November 2026

Coming from Iceland

  • Plugs IAdapter needed
  • MoneyAUD $
  • Time+12h
  • DrivingOn the leftLook right first
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Emergency911 police

Planning your Tuvalu trip

Best time to go: May to October is the dry season, with clearer skies, calmer seas and slightly cooler nights. Temperatures usually stay between 26–32°C throughout the year.

  • Funafuti Conservation AreaThis protected area on western Funafuti includes reefs, lagoon waters and island habitats. Its varied marine life makes it a good place to snorkel or scuba dive.
  • Second World War remainsAirstrips, bunkers and aircraft wrecks remain on Fongafale and near Nanumea village. Motulalo in Nukufetau also has an airstrip and aircraft wrecks.
  • Philatelic BureauThis bureau on Funafuti is a place for visitors interested in postage stamps.
  • Tuvalu Women's Handicraft CentreThe centre at the airport displays and sells local crafts.
Read the full Tuvalu guide
Tuvalu

About Tuvalu

Tuvalu is a Polynesian state made up of nine low-lying atolls and reef islands in the Pacific.

Capital
Funafuti
Money
Australian dollar ($), Tuvaluan dollar ($)
Languages
English, Tuvaluan
Time zone
UTC+12:00
Cars drive on the
left side
Calling code
+688
Read the Tuvalu guide

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Questions

Do icelander citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?

Icelander citizens do not need a visa for Tuvalu. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

How long can icelander citizens stay in Tuvalu?

Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.

Do tuvaluan citizens need a visa for Iceland?

Tuvaluan citizens do not need a visa for Iceland. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Tuvalu?

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia Cyprus, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Tuvalu are easier for icelander citizens?

Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Kiribati Micronesia, and 3 more let icelander citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Tuvalu?

Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

What money is used in Tuvalu?

Australian dollar ($) and Tuvaluan dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Tuvalu?

English and Tuvaluan.

How strong is the Iceland passport?

It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.

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