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Tuvalu: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

Tuvalu is an archipelagic country in the Polynesian sub-region of Oceania in the Pacific Ocean, about midway between Hawaii and Australia.

Tuvalu · CC BY-SA 4.0

Map of places
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map4
Exchange rate$1.43per 1 $AUD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Tuvalu in pictures16 photos
NASA · pdm · May 20, 2001
https://www.flickr.com/people/greenpeacefinland/ Lauri Myllyvirta / · cc-by-2.0 · Dec 20, 2009
INABA Tomoaki · cc-by-sa-2.0 · May 4, 2011
INABA Tomoaki · cc-by-sa-2.0 · May 4, 2011

Visa and practicalities

Choose a passport

Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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Exercise normal precaution in Tuvalu . Tuvalu is generally a safe destination for travelers. Commercial transportation to/from Tuvalu is sporadically available. Review our Travel Guidance for Tuvalu to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory