Tuvalu visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Tuvaluan Visa is not required for Ghanaians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ghanaians visiting Tuvalu must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Tuvalu consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Tuvalu the traveler has then issued a visa on arrival.
  • Your passport must be valid for six months with one blank page.
  • Your visa on arrival to Tuvalu is issued for a maximum stay of one month.
  • The processing fee for your visa costs $100.
  • Visitors can not enter or exit the country with amounts more than AUD $3000.
  • Before entry into Tuvalu, visitors must have a valid passport, proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay and a copy of your return or onward ticket.
  • Ghanaians visiting Tuvalu with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or the high commission.
  • Ghanaians visiting Tuvalu must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Tuvalu. The estimated flight time is between 23 - 24 hours.
  • Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in Tuvalu.
  • Because the current time zone used in Tuvalu is the Tuvalu Time (GMT+12), Tuvalu is 12 hours ahead of Ghana.
  • Getting around in Tuvalu is possible through various public means of transportation including Taxis, Car rentals, Ferries.
  • The power plug used in Tuvalu is the Australian Plug with 240 volts and 50 Hz.
  • The Climate of Tuvalu can be classified as Af climate, a hot, humid tropical climate with all months above 18°C.
  • The best time to visit Tuvalu is from April until October when you will have a warm temperature and mediocre rainfall.
  • English and Tuvaluan are the most widely spoken language in Tuvalu.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic Tuvaluan phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Tuvalu, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main airport in Tuvalu?

Funafuti International (FUN) is the main airport in Tuvalu. It is the sole airport in Tuvalu.

What is the official currency of Tuvalu?

Australian dollar (AUD), and the Tuvaluan dollar is the official currency of Tuvalu. The Australian dollar is legal currency in Tuvalu, but the nation mints its own coins.


What is the official language spoken in Tuvalu?

Tuvaluan is the most common language spoken in Tuvalu. It is used alongside English in official documents and by governmental organizations. The language is closely linked to Polynesian languages such as Samoan, Hawaiian, Tongan, and Tahitian.

What's the best time to visit Tuvalu?

The best time to visit Tuvalu is from April until October when you will have a warm temperature and mediocre rainfall. The highest average temperature in Tuvalu is 30°C in January and the lowest is 29°C in April.

What is Tuvalu known for?

Some of the things that Tuvalu can offer is the splendid lagoons, beautiful small islands, and magnificent coral reefs. Known for its distinctive Polynesian culture, Tuvalu maintains the uniqueness in its art and craft works, music, architecture and legends. Truly, Tuvalu is a treasure in the corner of the Pacific.