🇹🇻 Tuvalu for 🌍 GB-OVERSEAS_TERRITORIES_CITIZEN citizens

Tuvalu and major consular sources state that visitors must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival. Passport cards and other non-passport documents are not accepted for entry; a full national passport is required. Irish authorities explicitly note that Irish passport cards cannot be used; a full passport is required.

Immigration and consular guidance specify that travelers must hold an onward or return ticket as a condition of entry to Tuvalu. Electronic tickets are generally accepted; carrying a printed itinerary is recommended in case of limited connectivity. Entry permits on arrival are issued only if the traveler holds an onward or return ticket to a country they are permitted to enter.

Tuvalu entry guidance requires proof of sufficient funds for the intended stay; no fixed minimum amount is officially published. Cash, bank statements, and internationally accepted credit/debit cards are typically accepted as evidence.

The Tuvalu Permanent Mission indicates that proof of accommodation may be requested when issuing entry permits on arrival. A hotel confirmation, booking email, or letter from a host in Tuvalu is usually sufficient. Irish and Tuvalu mission guidance list proof of accommodation as a condition for issuing the one‑month entry permit on arrival. Tuvalu mission guidance notes that proof of accommodation may be requested when issuing the one‑month entry permit on arrival. In practice, many travelers present a hotel or guesthouse booking even if not explicitly requested.

Tuvalu Immigration Regulations and consular summaries state that a visitor permit fee of around AUD 100 is payable on arrival for most nationalities. Payment is usually in cash; card facilities may be limited, so travelers should carry sufficient cash in AUD or a widely accepted foreign currency.