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Tuvalu Visa Requirements for Austria Citizens

Visa-free · 90 days

Austria passport holders do not need a visa to visit Tuvalu for stays of up to 90 days.

The EU–Tuvalu visa waiver agreement says citizens of the Union may stay in Tuvalu for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.

“Citizens of the Union may stay in the territory of Tuvalu for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period.”

Source: Agreement between the European Union and Tuvalu on the short-stay visa waiver · checked 3 Oct 2026

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What the Tuvalu visa rules mean for Austria travellers

Austria citizens can enter Tuvalu without a visa and stay for up to 90 days. You only need a valid Austria passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay. The 90-day limit usually counts calendar days from your arrival, so book your return flight inside that window.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Tuvalu applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: Tuvalu's mission to the UN says entry permits are issued on arrival to visitors with a valid passport (at least for 6 months from the date of arrival).
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Tuvalu. Canada's travel advice says to make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital st…
  • Return or onward ticket: Tuvalu's mission to the UN says entry permits for a maximum one-month stay are issued on arrival providing you have a valid passport, sufficient funds, proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket.
  • Proof of funds: Tuvalu's mission to the UN says entry permits are issued on arrival provided you have a valid passport, sufficient funds, proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket.

Tuvalu entry rules compared

Tuvalu lets 198 passports in without a visa. Austria citizens are treated the same way as Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus. Overall the Austria passport ranks #14 in the world with 123 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Oceania? With a Austria passport you can also visit 8 countries in the region without a visa, including Fiji, Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Palau, Tonga, Vanuatu and Samoa.

In the other direction, Tuvalu citizens can visit Austria visa-free for up to 90 days.

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Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Tuvalu. Canada's travel advice says to make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Government of Canada — Travel advice and advisories: Tuvalu✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

Tuvalu's mission to the UN says entry permits for a maximum one-month stay are issued on arrival providing you have a valid passport, sufficient funds, proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket.

Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the UN — visa for Tuvalu✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Arrival card

Tuvalu's Immigration Regulations 2014 say every person arriving by air or by sea, except the crew of commercial aircraft or commercial vessels, must complete an Arrival Card (Form 11 of Schedule 2), and every person departing must complete a Departure Card (Form 12).

Government of Tuvalu — Immigration Regulations 2014, arrival cards✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

6 months

It is unlawful to remain in Tuvalu after a permit expires or is cancelled, unless otherwise entitled or authorised. Being unlawfully present is an offence carrying a fine of $400 and imprisonment for 6 months; the Act does not name the currency. The Minister may order a person convicted of being unlawfully present to be removed and kept out of Tuvalu, indefinitely or for a period set in the order.

Tuvalu Legislation On-line — Immigration Act CAP. 24.15 (2022 Revised Edition)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

No official source we could read states whether, or above what amount, cash must be declared when entering or leaving Tuvalu. The UK Foreign Office says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

UK FCDO — Tuvalu travel advice (entry requirements)✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?

Austria passport holders do not need a visa to visit Tuvalu for stays of up to 90 days. The EU–Tuvalu visa waiver agreement says citizens of the Union may stay in Tuvalu for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.

How long can Austria citizens stay in Tuvalu?

Up to 90 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Tuvalu?

Tuvalu's mission to the UN says entry permits are issued on arrival to visitors with a valid passport (at least for 6 months from the date of arrival).

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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