Tuvalu Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 152 destinations open to Tuvalu passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Tuvalu passport holders can currently enter 84 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 30 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 38. An embassy visa is still required for 45 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Andorra90 days
Angola30 days
Antigua and Barbuda180 days
Austria90 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados180 days
Belgium90 days
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days
Botswana90 days
Bulgaria90 days
Costa Rica30 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czech Republic90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica180 days
Dominican Republic
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador180 days
Estonia90 days
Fiji120 days
Finland90 days
France
Gambia90 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada90 days
Guatemala90 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong90 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Ireland90 days
Italy90 days
Ivory CoasteTA
Jamaica
KenyaeTA
Kiribati90 days
Kosovo90 days
Latvia90 days
Lesotho90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Malawi90 days
Malaysia30 days
Malta90 days
Mauritius90 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Montenegro90 days
Netherlands90 days
Nicaragua90 days
Norway90 days
Panama90 days
Peru180 days
Philippines30 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Romania90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia42 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
San Marino90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
South Korea30 days
Spain90 days
Swaziland30 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Taiwan90 days
Tanzania90 days
Trinidad and Tobago
United KingdomeTA
Vanuatu120 days
Vatican90 days
Zambia90 days
Zimbabwe90 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Jordan
Laos
Macao
Madagascar
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mozambique
Nauru
Nepal
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Sri Lanka
Timor-Leste
TongaA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Albania
Armenia
Australia
Bahrain
Benin
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Colombia
Cuba
DR Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Georgia
Guinea
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Libya
Mongolia
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Qatar
Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe
Somalia
South Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Thailand
Togo
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
VietnamApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Argentina
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Brazil
Brunei
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo
Eritrea
Guyana
Israel
Japan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Liberia
Mali
Mexico
Morocco
Myanmar
Namibia
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
North Macedonia
Paraguay
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
South Africa
Sudan
Suriname
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Tuvalu Passport
Tuvalu comes in at 25th place, a mid-table showing. Holders enjoy visa-free entry to 84 destinations, and the full access total is 152 with eTA, visa on arrival and e-Visa routes included. Europe is the strongest region with 39 visa-free countries, while South America is the weakest at 2.
The passport opens France and the Schengen area and Singapore without a visa, and the United Kingdom is reachable with an eTA. Australia and the United Arab Emirates require an e-Visa. On the other hand, the United States, Canada, Japan, China and Brazil all need a visa arranged beforehand, and 45 countries follow that rule overall. Planning early keeps those trips smooth, especially for longer itineraries. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 29 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Tuvalu passport holders can enter 84 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 39
Asia 7
Africa 13
North America 19
South America 2
How Tuvalu Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honduras | #23 | 154 | 83 |
| Montenegro | #24 | 153 | 82 |
| Samoa | #24 | 153 | 85 |
| Taiwan | #24 | 153 | 82 |
| North Macedonia | #25 | 152 | 81 |
 Tuvalu | #25 | 152 | 84 |
| Nicaragua | #26 | 151 | 76 |
| Palau | #26 | 151 | 71 |
| Tonga | #26 | 151 | 85 |
| Georgia | #27 | 150 | 81 |
| Kiribati | #27 | 150 | 81 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 31 more destinations than the Tuvalu passport.
Upgrade Your Mobility
Citizenship by investment programs whose passports open the most destinations that Tuvalu passport holders cannot enter today without an embassy visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Tuvalu passport holders visit without a visa?
Tuvalu passport holders can visit 84 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 30 with a visa on arrival and 38 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 152 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Tuvalu passport ranking?
The Tuvalu passport ranks #25 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 1 other passport, with a mobility score of 152. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Tuvalu passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa-free. United Kingdom: visa-free with an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before departure. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Tuvalu passport holders?
30 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Tuvalu passport holders: Egypt, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau and 20 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Tuvalu passport holders?
Tuvalu passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 45 destinations, including United States, Canada, Japan, China, New Zealand, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey and 37 more.
How can a Tuvalu passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Tuvalu passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+29 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Turkey CIP (+25 destinations, from USD $12,000, about 6 months) and Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+18 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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