Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- 30-day visitor permit, payable on arrival
- AUD 100
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Tuvalu arrival and departure cards
Tuvalu requires passengers arriving by air or sea, except commercial crew, to complete an arrival card. Passengers must also complete a departure card when leaving.
Open Tuvalu arrival and departure cardsDetails that can change your plans
Visitor permits are issued on arrival
Tuvalu issues a Visitor's Permit on arrival for stays up to 30 days. Whether your passport requires a visa is separate; fee exemptions depend on passport nationality. Check the fee section below before travel.
Tuvalu at a glance
- Capital
- Funafuti
- Currency
- AUD
- Calling code
- +688
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Chile need a visa for Tuvalu?
For tourism in Tuvalu, travelers using an ordinary passport from Chile should prepare for a visa on arrival. The published short-visit limit is 30 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Tuvalu?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How much is the government fee?
30-day visitor permit, payable on arrival: AUD 100 per person. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
Do I need to complete Tuvalu arrival and departure cards?
Required for this route. Tuvalu requires passengers arriving by air or sea, except commercial crew, to complete an arrival card. Passengers must also complete a departure card when leaving. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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