🇹🇻 Tuvalu visa requirements for French citizens
No visa needed — French citizens can stay in Tuvalu visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry rules for France passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from France can travel to Tuvalu for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Tuvalu, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Tuvalu immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The French passport ranks #4 worldwide, opening 165 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (127 visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Tuvalu is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Tuvaluan citizens traveling to France face the same requirement (visa-free).
Polynesia is fully open to French travelers — all 3 destinations in the region can be entered without arranging a visa first.
About Tuvalu
- Capital
- Funafuti
- Region
- Polynesia
- Currency
- Australian dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, Tuvaluan
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Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
No visa needed — French citizens can stay in Tuvalu visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Tuvalu without a visa?
French citizens can stay in Tuvalu for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Tuvalu?
The currency in Tuvalu is the Australian dollar ($). The capital city is Funafuti.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 90 days for French citizens traveling to Tuvalu. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Tuvalu embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.