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title: Tuvalu visa for citizens of Botswana
description: "Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Tuvalu visa for citizens of Botswana

Citizens of Botswana 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 on Arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **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 for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive in Tuvalu** — Travel to Tuvalu via Funafuti International Airport
2. **Proceed to immigration counter** — Go to the visa on arrival queue at the airport border control
3. **Submit required documents** — Provide passport, onward ticket, photos, and proof of funds
4. **Pay visa fee (if applicable)** — Visa on arrival fee is usually paid in cash in local currency
5. **Receive visa stamp** — Immigration officer will stamp visa in passport
6. **Enter Tuvalu** — Maximum stay up to 30 days

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel required
- **Passport-sized photographs** (Identity): Usually 2 photos for visa on arrival form
- **Visa on arrival application form** (Supporting): Completed at the point of entry
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash for stay
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended for medical emergencies

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- Cash

Must demonstrate ability to cover expenses during stay

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival details may change without notice; confirm with Tuvalu Immigration before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Always carry a confirmed onward or return ticket.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or bank statement showing adequate funds.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Tuvalu?

Citizens of Botswana can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu. Visa type: Visitor Visa on Arrival.

### How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Tuvalu?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Botswana need for Tuvalu?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Passport-sized photographs; Visa on arrival application form; Proof of sufficient funds; Proof of accommodation; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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