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title: Tuvalu visa for citizens of India
description: "Citizens of India 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 India

Citizens of India 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

## How to apply

1. **Check eligibility** — Indian passport holders are eligible for a visa on arrival in Tuvalu for tourism.
2. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport, onward ticket, accommodation proof and funds evidence before departure.
3. **Fly to Funafuti** — There are no direct flights from India; typically route via Fiji (Nadi/Suva).
4. **Complete arrival card** — Fill out the landing/arrival card given onboard or at the airport.
5. **Pay fee and receive visa** — Present documents at immigration; the visa stamp is issued on arrival (a fee in AUD may apply — confirm locally).

## Documents checklist

- **Passport valid at least 6 months** (Identity): Must be valid beyond the intended period of stay.
- **Confirmed onward/return ticket** (Travel): Immigration officers may refuse entry without proof of departure.
- **Proof of accommodation in Tuvalu** (Supporting): Hotel booking or invitation/letter from host.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash or bank statement showing ability to cover the stay.
- **Completed arrival/landing card** (Supporting): Provided on the flight or at the port of entry.
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity, optional): Occasionally requested if a form is processed on arrival.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required only if arriving from/transiting a yellow fever risk country.

## Proof of funds

- cash
- bank statements
- credit cards

Officers may ask for evidence you can support yourself during the stay.

## Good to know

- No official online source text was provided; fee, validity and max-stay details should be re-confirmed with Tuvalu Immigration before travel.
- Flights to Tuvalu are limited (mainly via Fiji), so onward tickets and schedules must be confirmed in advance.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity under 6 months** — Renew the passport before travel.
- **No onward ticket or accommodation proof** — Carry printed confirmations of return travel and lodging.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry cash or recent bank statements showing adequate means.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of India can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (Tourist).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport valid at least 6 months; Confirmed onward/return ticket; Proof of accommodation in Tuvalu; Proof of sufficient funds; Completed arrival/landing card; Passport-size photo; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- Tuvalu Visa Requirements for India Citizens (2026) (visitplane.com, third-party site)
- Tuvalu Visa for Indians 2026: ₹4,800 Fee, On arrival (houseofvisas.com, third-party site)
- Tuvalu Visa for India Citizens 2026 | Requirements & Application (travelvisastack.com, third-party site)

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- [Tuvalu visa for every passport](/visa/tuvalu)
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