Tuvalu visa requirements for Kenyans

Travel and visa requirements

Tuvaluan Visa is not required for Kenyans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Kenya citizens can get a visa upon their arrival at any international airport in Tuvalu and at all land border crossings in the country.
  • This visa allows Kenyans to stay in Tuvalu for a duration of 30 days.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Tuvalu. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
  • Tourists who wish to stay beyond the 30-day validity should apply for an extension at the Chief Immigration Officer in Tuvalu.
  • Travellers under the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians. 
  • Tourists travelling to Tuvalu must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Tuvalu. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in Tuvalu.
  • Tourists with amounts above AUD $3000 will be required to declare it on arrival and departure.
  • Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
  • Prospective visitors can get to Tuvalu from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
  • Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates Airways, and Fiji Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to Tuvalu.
  • The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Funafuti, Tuvalu is 1 day, 10 hours, 1 day, 13 hours, from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 1 day, 13 hours.
  • The Tuvaluan Dollar is an official national currency and used only in Tuvalu. However, the Australian Dollar is widely accepted all through the country. Visitors are advised to exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets.
  • English and Tuvaluan are the official languages in Tuvalu, however, Tuvaluan is the most common language spoken in the country.
  • Almost all the citizens of Tuvalu are Christians, of different denominations. Traditional belief constitutes minority religion. 
  • Tuvalu has a hot and humid tropical climate. The dry season from March to October tends to be a bit cooler and more pleasant than the wet season (rainy season) running from November to February.
  • Pulaka and coconut crab are some of the dishes tourists can try in Tuvalu.
  • Visitors can move around in Tuvalu with minibuses, car rentals and taxis.
  • Tuvalu uses Tuvalu Time (GMT+12), which puts Kenya is 9 hours behind in time.
  • Marine Conservation Park, Funafuti, Nanumanga and WWII Plane Wreckage Sites are some of the tourist sites in Tuvalu.
  • The power and socket plug used in Tuvalu are of Type I. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Tourists are advised to exercise caution when in congested areas and pay particular attention to personal belongings while in crowded areas and while travelling on public transportation in Tuvalu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tuvalu safe for tourist travel?

Tuvalu is a country with low crime rates, still, that doesn't mean visitors shouldn't be cautious while in the country. No place is 100% safe.

When is the best time to visit Tuvalu?

The best time to visit Tuvalu is from April until October when the temperature is warm and rainfall is moderate.

What is the currency spent in Tuvalu?

Although the Tuvaluan Dollar is an official national currency and used only in Tuvalu, the Australian Dollar is also widely accepted throughout the country.

How populous is Tuvalu?

With a population of about 10,640 people, Tuvalu is the 20th-largest country in Oceania.