France passport → Tuvalu
Do French citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
Visa-free entry90 days
French passport holders can visit Tuvalu without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Tuvalu at a glance
- Capital
- Funafuti
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD), Tuvaluan dollar (TVD)
- Languages
- English, Tuvaluan
- Calling code
- +688
- Region
- Polynesia
Tuvalu for other passports
- FranceVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa on arrival30 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days
Nearby in Polynesia for French passport holders
Common questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
French passport holders can visit Tuvalu without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Tuvalu?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can French citizens get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can French citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The France passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for French citizens (edited 1 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Tuvalu before you travel.