Tuvalu for citizens of Maldives

🔑 How to enter to Tuvalu from Maldives

To enter Tuvalu, Maldivian citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Tuvalu, check whether your Maldivian passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Tuvalu and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Maldivian passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Maldivian passport. You are allowed to stay in Tuvalu for 30 days.

✅ Requirements for Maldivian citizens to visit Tuvalu with tourist visa

• Maldivian citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Tuvalu. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Maldivian citizens on the territory of Tuvalu is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Maldives require a visa to visit the Tuvalu?

   Maldivian citizens do not need a visa to visit the Tuvalu.

2. How long Maldivian citizens are allowed to stay in Tuvalu without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Tuvalu for citizens of Maldives for a visa-free stay is 30 days.

3. What happens if a Maldivian passport holder stays in Tuvalu longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Tuvalu is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Tuvalu is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Maldives need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Tuvalu without a visa?

   Tuvaluan immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Maldivian citizens to enter Tuvalu without a visa?

   Maldivian citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Tuvalu.

6. Can Maldivian work or study during the visa-free stay in Tuvalu?

   The Tuvalu visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Tuvalu Maldivian citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.