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title: Tuvalu visa for citizens of the Bahamas
description: "Citizens of the Bahamas can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: A$100. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Tuvalu visa for citizens of the Bahamas

Citizens of the Bahamas can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival · Visitor Visa (Visa on Arrival)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** A$100
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds required (e.g., credit card or cash)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Tuvaluan port of entry** — Present yourself at immigration with your passport and completed arrival card.
2. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photo, proof of onward travel, funds evidence, and pay the visa fee in AUD cash.
3. **Receive visa and entry permit** — Immigration officer will stamp a visa on arrival, typically valid for 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least 2 blank pages
- **Completed arrival/departure card** (Travel): Provided on arrival
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): 1 photo
- **Proof of onward/return ticket** (Travel)
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): e.g., bank statement or credit card
- **Visa fee in cash (AUD)** (Financial): Payable on arrival

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay (no specific amount stated)
- cash
- credit card
- bank statement

Immigration may request proof of funds.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is granted at the discretion of immigration and may be refused.
- Fee must be paid in Australian dollars (AUD) cash.
- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity from date of arrival.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity or blank pages** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and has 2 blank pages.
- **Lack of onward ticket or proof of funds** — Carry confirmed return/onward ticket and evidence of sufficient funds.
- **Past visa violations or criminal record** — Provide clean travel history and any supporting documents if requested.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Bahamas need a visa for Tuvalu?

Citizens of the Bahamas can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu. Visa type: Visitor Visa (Visa on Arrival).

### How long can citizens of the Bahamas stay in Tuvalu?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Tuvalu visa cost for citizens of the Bahamas?

Government fee: A$100.

### What documents do citizens of the Bahamas need for Tuvalu?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Completed arrival/departure card; Passport-size photograph; Proof of onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa fee in cash (AUD).

### How long must my passport be valid for Tuvalu?

At least 6 months.

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