Tuvalu passport → United Kingdom
Do Tuvaluan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Tuvaluan passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
United Kingdom at a glance
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British pound (GBP)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +44
- Region
- Northern Europe
GB54.0°N · 2.0°WPhoto: Chiugoran · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUnited Kingdom for other passports
- TuvalueTA180 days
IndiaVisa required
United StateseTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaeTA180 days
Nearby in Northern Europe for Tuvaluan passport holders
Common questions
Do Tuvaluan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Tuvaluan passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Tuvaluan citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
Up to 180 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Tuvaluan citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Kingdom?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Tuvaluan citizens visit without a visa?
111 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Tuvalu passport ranks #39 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.