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High commission of Tuvalu in New Zealand
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Tuvalu visa requirements for New Zealander citizens
New Zealander citizens get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu, for up to 30 days.
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Tuvalu
Visa on arrival
Visitors of any nationality can ask for a permit when they arrive.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- US$100
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Tuvalu.
Ways into Tuvalu
Get a permit on arrival, or use the EU visa waiver.
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
- Prepare your travel papers.
- Fill in the arrival card.
- 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.
Sources (8)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Tuvalu Permanent Mission to the United Nations and Embassy: Consular Services
- Tuvalu Immigration Regulations, 2022 Revised Edition
- Tuvalu Immigration Act, 2022 Revised Edition
- Agreement between the European Union and Tuvalu on the short-stay visa waiver
- EUR-Lex: European Union Member States
- Tuvalu Government Tourism Portal
- Tuvalu Government Tourism: Travel to Tuvalu Islands
- India Ministry of External Affairs: Honorary Consulate General of Tuvalu
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from New Zealand
- Plugs INo adapter
- MoneyAUD $
- Time+23h
- DrivingOn the leftSame as home
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- 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.
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
Other Oceania passports
Going to Tuvalu
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Questions
Do new zealander citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
New Zealander citizens get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu, for up to 30 days.
How long can new zealander citizens stay in Tuvalu?
Up to 30 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Tuvalu visa at the airport?
Yes. New Zealander citizens get the visa when they land in Tuvalu. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do tuvaluan citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Tuvaluan citizens need a visa for New Zealand, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Oceania passports get easier entry to Tuvalu?
Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands Micronesia, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Tuvalu are easier for new zealander citizens?
Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Niue, Pitcairn Islands Wallis and Futuna, and 3 more let new zealander citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Tuvalu?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
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 New Zealand passport?
It ranks #11 and reaches 151 destinations without applying ahead.
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