🇹🇻 Tuvalu visa requirements for East Timorese citizens
East Timorese citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Tuvalu — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
Entry rules for Timor-Leste passport holders
East Timorese 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 East Timorese passport ranks #99 worldwide, opening 88 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (56 visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Tuvalu is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Tuvaluan citizens traveling to Timor-Leste face the same requirement (visa on arrival).
Across Polynesia as a whole, 2 of 3 destinations are open to East Timorese travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Tuvalu
- Capital
- Funafuti
- Region
- Polynesia
- Currency
- Australian dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, Tuvaluan
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Frequently asked questions
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
East Timorese citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Tuvalu — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
What currency is used in Tuvalu?
The currency in Tuvalu is the Australian dollar ($). The capital city is Funafuti.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa on arrival for East Timorese 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 East Timorese passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.