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

Citizens of Malawi 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 (Free)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** No fee listed
- **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 at Tuvalu entry point** — Present yourself at the immigration counter upon arrival.
2. **Submit required documents** — Provide passport, onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds evidence.
3. **Receive visa on arrival** — Immigration officer will stamp passport with a free visitor visa valid for up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and blank pages)** (Identity): Must be valid beyond intended stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Tuvalu.
- **Accommodation booking or proof of stay** (Travel): Hotel reservation or invitation letter.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or cash sufficient for duration.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- Bank statements
- Cash
- Credit cards

Sufficient funds for the intended stay are required.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is free but subject to immigration officer's discretion.
- Ensure passport has at least two blank pages for entry/exit stamps.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months).** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Missing onward or return ticket.** — Book a confirmed flight or ticket before arrival.
- **Inability to demonstrate sufficient funds.** — Carry bank statements, traveler's checks, or cash as proof.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Malawi can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu. Visa type: Visitor Visa (Free).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and blank pages); Return or onward ticket; Accommodation booking or proof of stay; Proof of sufficient funds.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

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