Tuvalu Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive in Tuvalu. You can visit without a visa for up to one month.
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Tuvalu travel requirements at a glance
6 months from arrival
Not needed for up to one month
Extension from Funafuti
Declare restricted goods
Official source: GOV.UK Tuvalu entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- 6 months passport validity from arrival
- Visa-free for up to one month
- Extensions from Immigration in Funafuti
- Declare prohibited or dutiable goods
Passport validity for Tuvalu
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Tuvalu.
Count from the day you arrive, not the day you leave. If your passport expires sooner, renew it before you book.
Visas
You can visit Tuvalu without a visa for up to one month.
To stay longer, or to work, study or travel for business, you must get an extension from the Department of Immigration in Funafuti.
Customs and health
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Tuvalu. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
For vaccine advice, see TravelHealthPro's Tuvalu guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Tuvalu?
Yes. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Tuvalu.
Do I need a visa for Tuvalu?
No. GOV.UK says you can visit without a visa for up to one month.
Can I stay in Tuvalu for longer than a month?
Yes, but you must get an extension from the Department of Immigration in Funafuti.