Maldives passport → Tuvalu
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
Maldivan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
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
- MaldivesVisa on arrival30 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 Maldivan passport holders
Common questions
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?
Maldivan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Maldivan citizens stay in Tuvalu?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Maldivan citizens visit without a visa?
84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Maldives passport ranks #51 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Maldivian 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.