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title: Tuvalu visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
description: "Citizens of Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau 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
- **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 for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive in Tuvalu** — Travel to Tuvalu by air (via Fiji or other routes) with all required documents
2. **Proceed to Immigration Counter** — Go to the visa-on-arrival desk at Funafuti International Airport
3. **Complete application form** — Fill out the visa application form provided at the counter
4. **Submit documents and fee** — Present passport, photo, onward ticket, accommodation proof, funds proof, and pay the visa fee (approx. AUD 100)
5. **Receive visa** — Immigration officer processes and issues visa on arrival; passport is stamped with entry permit
6. **Enter Tuvalu** — Proceed through immigration with the granted visa; max stay 30 days

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Travel): Valid for at least 6 months from arrival, with at least one blank page
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Tuvalu
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements, cash, or credit card showing ability to support stay
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed on arrival at immigration
- **Passport-size photograph** (Supporting): One recent passport-sized photo
- **Visa fee payment** (Financial): Payable in Australian dollars or local equivalent

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for length of stay
- Bank statements
- Cash
- Credit card

No official minimum amount published, but must demonstrate ability to cover expenses

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Funafuti International Airport; not available at other ports or land borders
- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and one blank page
- Visa on arrival may be refused if previous immigration violations or missing documents

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity or blank pages** — Check passport is valid for at least 6 months and has one blank page
- **Missing onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed return or onward flight before traveling
- **Inadequate proof of accommodation** — Carry hotel booking confirmation or letter of invitation
- **Insufficient funds for stay** — Carry sufficient cash, bank statements, or credit card to show financial means
- **Previous immigration violations or overstay** — Ensure compliance with previous visa conditions

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Tuvalu?

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

### How long can citizens of Guinea-Bissau stay in Tuvalu?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Tuvalu visa cost for citizens of Guinea-Bissau?

Government fee: A$100.

### What documents do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need for Tuvalu?

Passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa application form; Passport-size photograph; and 1 more.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Tuvalu visa for every passport](/visa/tuvalu)
- [Every destination for Guinea-Bissau passport holders](/visa/passport/guinea-bissau)