Tuvalu
Polynesia
Tuvalu is a group of nine low-lying islands and atolls in the South Pacific that form the fourth smallest country in the world. It is also one of the most isolated and remote independent countries in the world. Since its highest point is 3 metres above sea level, some studies predict that the majority of the land will be regularly inundated by the sea by the end of this century due to climate change. While the nation makes preparations for its possible demise, it still welcomes tourists to its beautiful beaches.
Guide content adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Tuvalu". Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Weather
Live27°C
Slight rain showers · feels like 28°C
- 85%
- 36 km/h
- AQI 19
- MonThunderstorm27° / 28°
- TueThunderstorm26° / 28°
- WedThunderstorm26° / 29°
- ThuSlight rain showers27° / 28°
Measured at the country centroid, not a specific city.
Money
LiveAustralian dollar (AUD)
- $1 USD
- $1.420
- €1 EUR
- $1.638
Reference rates for 2026-08-07. Indicative — not the rate a bureau will give you.
What a trip to Tuvalu costs
Visas, flights, beds, food and everything in between, priced for your party and your dates. Every line shows its own arithmetic, so you can disagree with the parts you know better than we do.
Your trip
8 days on the ground
Estimated cost
$4,103
$2,052 per person · $256 per person per day
- $100
Visa & entry
$50 × 2 — typical tourist visa or eVisa fee
- $1,972
Flights
$986 return × 2 · 14,900 km
- $662
Accommodation
$95/night × 7 nights × 1 room · Standard
- $480
Food & drink
$30/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $192
Local transport
$12/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $24
SIM & internet
$12 per person, once × 2
- $320
Attractions
$20/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $50
Travel insurance
$3/person/day × 8 days × 2
- Subtotal
- $3,799
- Miscellaneous (8%)
- $304
- Total
- $4,103
Budget at a glance
Per day
$513
Per person
$2,052
Family of 4
$8,206
7 days
$4,103
14 days
$5,802
30 days
$9,685
The 7, 14 and 30-day figures re-price the whole trip at that length — flights and visas do not repeat, so a month is far from four times a week.
A planning estimate, not a quote — ground costs are modelled from a cost tier for Tuvalu, not scraped from live inventory. Your settings are saved to this device.
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Tuvalu set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Honorary Consul for Tuvalu in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Tuvalu, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
You can visit Tuvalu without a visa for up to one month.
To stay longer than one month or to work, study, travel for business or other reasons, you must get an extension from the Department of Immigration in Funafuti.
Vaccine requirements
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Tuvalu guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Tuvalu. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Source: UK FCDO, published 2026-03-19 under the Open Government Licence.
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Emergency services in Tuvalu
Ambulance: 999
Hospital: (+688) 20749
Fire: 000
Police: 911
Contact your travel provider and insurer
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
Refunds and changes to travel
For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
Support from FCDO
FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:
- getting help if you’re a victim of crime
- what to do if you’re in hospital
- if you’re affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack
Contacting FCDO
Help abroad
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Help in the UK
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Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
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