🇹🇻Tuvalu

Typically bring

• Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity and blank visa pages
• Confirmed onward or return airline ticket
• Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay (e.g., recent bank statement or credit card)
• Hotel reservation or invitation letter showing where you will stay
• Completed visa‑on‑arrival application form (often provided at the airport)

Watch out for

• Arriving with a passport that expires in less than six months can lead to denial of entry.
• Not having a confirmed onward ticket may raise concerns about overstaying.
• Insufficient proof of funds can result in a shorter permitted stay or refusal.
• Failing to fill out the arrival form accurately may cause delays at the immigration desk.
• Be aware that the visa‑on‑arrival fee must be paid in a widely accepted currency (often USD or AUD).

Good to know

• Currency used is the Australian Dollar (AUD); ATMs are limited, so carry some cash.
• English is the official language, but Tuvaluan is widely spoken in local communities.
• Internet connectivity can be spotty on outer islands; Wi‑Fi is more reliable in Funafuti.
• Tuvalu is very safe with low crime rates, but basic precautions with belongings are still advised.
• Dress modestly when visiting villages, and respect local customs and environmental protection rules.