Tuvalu visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Tuvaluan Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Singaporeans can obtain a visa on arrival for a duration of 30 days.
  • Visitors passports must be 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.
  • Visitors with amounts above AUD $3000 will be required to declare it on arrival and departure.
  • Visitors will be required to pay an airport tax of AUD 30 on departure from Tuvalu.
  • Visitors below the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians. 
  • All pets (cats and dogs) must be accompanied by a veterinarian good health certificate and rabies inoculation certificate issued in Malaysia.
  • Visitors are required to provide a return or onward ticket as well as proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
  • Tuvalu uses Tuvalu Time (GMT+12). Tuvalu is 4 hours ahead of Singapore.
  • The estimated flight time from Singapore to Funafuti, Tuvalu is 20 hours 30 minutes and 2 stops.
  • English and Tuvaluan are the official languages in Tuvalu, however, Tuvaluan is the most common language spoken in the country.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Majority of Tuvaluan are Christians of different denominations. Traditional belief constitutes minority religion. 
  • Pulaka and coconut crab are some of the dishes tourists can try in Tuvalu.
  • In Tuvalu, public transportation is possible with minibuses, car rentals and taxis.
  • Some of the tourist sites in Tuvalu are Marine Conservation Park, Funafuti, Nanumanga and WWII Plane Wreckage Sites.
  • 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.
  • Visitors 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

What is Tuvalu known for?
Tuvalu is the world's fourth smallest country, the archipelago of six coral atolls and three islands covers an area of just 26 km². 

Is Tuvalu safe for tourist visit?
Tuvalu is relatively a safe country to visit as there is little crime in a country made up of small communities and few visitors

Do Singaporeans need a visa to travel to Tuvalu?
Singapore citizens do not need to apply for a visa to travel to Tuvalu, they can obtain a visa on arrival on entry into Tuvalu for a fee.


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