🇹🇻 Tuvalu visa requirements for Micronesian citizens
Micronesian citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Tuvalu — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
Entry rules for Micronesia passport holders
Micronesian travelers can obtain their visa directly at the border or airport when arriving in Tuvalu. Bring a passport with at least six months' validity, passport photos, and the visa fee (often payable only in cash). Lines can be long at peak times, so check whether Tuvalu also offers an e-visa to skip the queue.
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 Micronesian passport ranks #94 worldwide, opening 106 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (69 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Tuvalu is one of them.
In the other direction, Tuvaluan citizens traveling to Micronesia face a different rule: visa-free · 30 days.
Polynesia is fully open to Micronesian travelers — all 3 destinations in the region can be entered without arranging a visa first.
About Tuvalu
- Capital
- Funafuti
- Region
- Polynesia
- Currency
- Australian dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, Tuvaluan
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Frequently asked questions
Do Micronesian citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
Micronesian citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Tuvalu — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
What currency is used in Tuvalu?
The currency in Tuvalu is the Australian dollar ($). The capital city is Funafuti.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa on arrival for Micronesian 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.
More of Oceania for Micronesian passport holders
Going the other way? Micronesia visa requirements for Tuvaluan citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.