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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do United States citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?

Visa on arrival

United States citizens can get a visa on arrival for Tuvalu — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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United States vs Tuvalu: passport comparison

United States

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #40 · mobility 166.1

Tuvalu

82

visa-free countries

Global rank: #80 · mobility 136.2
79

countries both United States and Tuvalu can enter visa-free together

United States + Tuvalu: passport compatibility

69%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where United States and Tuvalu travel together — by entry type:

79 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
61 access differs

Where United States and Tuvalu can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (79)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Andorra90 days#47 Angola30 days#168 Antigua and Barbuda180 days#61 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados180 days#48 Belgium90 days#6 Belize90 days#99 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Bulgaria90 days#35 Costa Rica30 days#62 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica180 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong90 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica90 days#100 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Latvia90 days#34 Lesotho90 days#122 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Malawi30 days#127 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mauritius90 days#66 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Peru180 days#57 Philippines30 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 South Korea30 days#20 Spain90 days#2 Swaziland30 days#120 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Taiwan90 days#79 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Vanuatu120 days#105 Vatican90 days#60 Zambia90 days#139

Only Tuvalu is visa-free (3)

How the entry rule changed: United States → Tuvalu

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The United States → Tuvalu rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

6rule changes for the United States passport, 3 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else United States goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Tuvalu

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do United States citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
United States citizens can get a visa on arrival for Tuvalu — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — United States or Tuvalu?
The United States passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 82. Global rank: United States #40, Tuvalu #80.
Where can United States and Tuvalu citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 79 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Tuvalu?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between United States and Tuvalu?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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