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title: Tuvalu visa for citizens of Moldova
description: "Citizens of Moldova 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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# Tuvalu visa for citizens of Moldova

Citizens of Moldova 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
- **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 may be requested

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and you have a return/onward ticket.
2. **Travel to Tuvalu by air** — Only two airlines (Fiji Airways and Solomon Airlines) serve Funafuti International Airport; no visa is needed before departure.
3. **Complete immigration card on arrival** — Fill out the arrival/landing card provided at the airport or onboard.
4. **Present documents and pay visa fee at immigration desk** — Submit passport, photo, onward ticket, accommodation proof (if asked), and fee (cash AUD).
5. **Receive visa on arrival sticker/stamp** — The officer will issue a single-entry visitor visa typically valid for up to 30 days.
6. **Proceed through border control** — After visa issuance, collect luggage and exit the airport.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)** (Identity)
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity)
- **Completed arrival form / immigration card** (Travel): Provided upon arrival at Tuvalu airport
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Must show departure from Tuvalu within 30 days
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration officer
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Supporting): Bank statement or cash may be requested
- **Visa fee (cash in AUD or accepted currency)** (Supporting): Approximately 100 AUD payable upon arrival

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of approximately 1000 AUD for intended stay
- bank statement
- cash

Immigration may request proof of funds on arrival.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is available only for citizens of Moldova (strictly enforced by Tuvalu immigration).
- Exact visa fee must be paid in AUD cash (no credit cards).
- No visa is available for stays exceeding 30 days; extension must be requested from Immigration Office in Funafuti.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel to ensure validity beyond intended stay.
- **Lack of return/onward ticket** — Book a confirmed departure flight before arriving.
- **Insufficient funds / no proof of sufficient cash** — Carry enough AUD cash (or bank statement) to cover stay and return.
- **Prior overstay or Tuvalu immigration violation** — Ensure no previous overstays in Tuvalu or Australia/New Zealand (linked databases).
- **Criminal record or security concerns** — Consult embassy if you have a criminal record; declaration at immigration may lead to rejection.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Tuvalu visa cost for citizens of Moldova?

Government fee: A$100.

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

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity); Passport-size photograph; Completed arrival form / immigration card; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa fee (cash in AUD or accepted currency); and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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