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title: Tuvalu visa for citizens of Ethiopia
description: "Citizens of Ethiopia 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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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Tuvalu visa for citizens of Ethiopia

Citizens of Ethiopia 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 · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **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 (amount not specified)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Funafuti International Airport** — Proceed to the immigration area after disembarkation.
2. **Complete arrival card** — Fill out the visa application/arrival card provided on the aircraft or at the counter.
3. **Submit documents and pay visa fee** — Present passport, completed form, onward ticket, and proof of funds. Pay the visa fee (if any) in cash (AUD or USD).
4. **Receive visa stamp** — Immigration officer will stamp your passport with a visa on arrival, typically valid for up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- **Onward/return ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Tuvalu
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or cash to cover stay
- **Hotel booking or accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration
- **Visa application form (arrival card)** (Supporting): Completed on arrival at immigration counter
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity, optional): Sometimes required; bring one just in case

## Proof of funds

- bank statements
- cash

Exact amount not specified; sufficient for intended stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is granted at the discretion of immigration officials.
- Ensure passport has at least two blank pages for the visa stamp.
- Carry cash (AUD or USD) as credit cards may not be accepted for visa fee payment.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed departure ticket.
- **Inability to prove sufficient funds** — Carry bank statements or enough cash.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Ethiopia can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa application form (arrival card); Hotel booking or accommodation proof; Passport-sized photograph.

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

At least 6 months.

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