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title: Tuvalu visa for citizens of New Zealand
description: "Citizens of New Zealand 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 New Zealand

Citizens of New Zealand 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 (30 days)
- **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:** 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 (amount not specified)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Funafuti International Airport** — Travel to Tuvalu; visa on arrival available only at this entry point.
2. **Go to immigration counter after baggage claim** — Look for the visa on arrival desk, typically before passport control.
3. **Complete arrival card and visa application form** — Fill in the standard arrival card and any additional form required for VOA.
4. **Present passport, onward ticket, and proof of funds** — Submit your documents to the immigration officer.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay AUD 100 (or equivalent in cash) – exact currency accepted may vary.
6. **Receive visa sticker/stamp in passport** — Officer affixes a 30-day visa on arrival sticker or stamp.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Provided on arrival; in-flight or at immigration counter.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel within 30 days.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash or credit card proof; amount not officially specified.
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity, optional): May be required if no digital photo capture machine available.

## Proof of funds

- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Amount not officially specified; sufficient for 30-day stay is expected.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Funafuti International Airport (FUN).
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity from arrival date.
- Payment is typically in cash (AUD, USD, or local currency if available).
- Extensions are possible but must be applied for at the immigration office in Funafuti.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not valid for at least 6 months** — Renew or extend passport before travel.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed onward ticket within 30 days.
- **Insufficient funds for stay** — Carry enough cash or proof of funds for your intended length of stay.
- **Previous visa violation or overstay** — Ensure compliance with previous Tuvalu visa conditions.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of New Zealand need a visa for Tuvalu?

Citizens of New Zealand can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of New Zealand stay in Tuvalu?

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: A$100.

### What documents do citizens of New Zealand need for Tuvalu?

Valid passport; Completed arrival card; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Passport-size photo.

### 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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