What it means in practice
30 days is about a month. If you arrive on 1 November 2026, your last legal day is 30 November 2026, because the arrival day is day one. Use the stay calculator for your own dates.
For a longer base you need an extension, if one exists, or a different visa from the start. Repeated back-to-back entries are at the officer's discretion.
How Tuvalu counts your stay: Up to one month from arrival.
For United Kingdom passports: No visa needed for up to one month.
At the border
Official details are shown in English.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months on arrival
- Return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds may be requested
- Declare goods that may be prohibited or dutiable
How to avoid overstaying
- Go by your stamp or visa. The date the officer gives you is the one that counts, even if it is shorter than the maximum.
- Plan to leave a day or two early. With 30 days, book your exit before the last legal day so a cancelled flight doesn't push you over.
- Extend before you run out. Apply to the Department of Immigration in Funafuti before your permitted stay ends.
- Penalties. Our data does not list the overstay penalty for Tuvalu. Ask the immigration authority before you risk it: fines, deportation and entry bans are common elsewhere.
Questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
British citizens can visit Tuvalu without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Tuvalu?
Up to 30 days, according to Bordr's data. Up to one month from arrival.
Can I extend my stay in Tuvalu?
Apply to the Department of Immigration in Funafuti before your permitted stay ends.
What do I need at the border in Tuvalu?
Passport valid for at least 6 months on arrival; Return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds may be requested; Declare goods that may be prohibited or dutiable.
When was this checked?
Bordr last checked the entry rules for Tuvalu against official sources on 30 October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the official source before you travel.
Sources and last check
Entry rules for this destination were last checked against official sources on 30 October 2026. Visa-free days come from the passport matrix in the Bordr app, corrected where the official rules differ.
- GOV.UK — Tuvalu entry requirements
- Government of Canada — Tuvalu travel advice
- Tuvalu Ministry of Finance — Customs
This page is general information, not legal advice. Entry rules change and border officers have the final say. Check the official government source for your destination before you travel.
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