Tuvalu visa options for Italy passport holders

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Tuvalu

Rules are written for general foreign nationals (third-country travellers); citizens of countries in the regulation's Schedule 1 — including the UK, EU/EEA states, Fiji, Samoa, Kiribati, Tonga and others — are exempt from the visitor-permit fee, and EU/EEA and Taiwan nationals enter visa-free for 90 days.

• Most nomadsTourist

  Visitor's Permit (visa on arrival)

  30 days, extendable once for up to a further 30 days at the Department of Immigration in Funafuti

  Insurance

  RecommendedNot required by law for entry, but Recommended — US guidance urges medical-evacuation insurance because of very limited local healthcare and sporadic transport.

  Good for

  Tourists, family visitors and other short-stay travellers; no employment, business or study allowed on this permit.

  Requirement

  Issued on arrival with a passport valid 6+ months, an onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds; fee approx AUD 100 (waived for Schedule 1 nationalities such as the UK, EU/EEA, Fiji, Samoa, Kiribati, Tonga). EU/EEA and Taiwan nationals enter visa-free for 90 days.

• Business

  Visitor's Permit with Business Endorsement

  30 days; extendable up to a further 30 days

  Insurance

  RecommendedNot required by law; Recommended given limited local medical facilities.

  Good for

  Short-term business travellers attending conferences/training, conducting negotiations or providing professional services without taking up local employment.

  Requirement

  Special business endorsement on the visitor's permit; fee of approx AUD 100 on top of the standard visitor-permit fee (extension approx AUD 200 where business/employment is involved). Verify current amounts.

• Business

  Permit to Enter and Reside — Business

  Up to 1 year; extendable up to three times in any five-year period

  Insurance

  OptionalNot explicitly required; medical exam required for stays of one year or more and good health must be shown — health insurance advisable; verify with Immigration.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals coming to set up or run a business in Tuvalu (longer-term, beyond short visits).

  Requirement

  Description of the business plus proof of financial resources; fee approx AUD 600 (principal) if lodged abroad / AUD 1,200 in Tuvalu, plus per-dependant fees. Verify amounts.

• Work

  Permit to Enter and Reside — Employment

  Up to 1 year; may be extended up to three times in any five-year period

  Insurance

  OptionalNot explicitly mandated, but applicants must show good health, and a medical exam (Forms 7-8) is required for stays of one year or more; private health insurance is commonly expected for long-stay permits — verify with Immigration.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals taking up paid employment in Tuvalu; permit is tied to a sponsoring local employer.

  Requirement

  Employer sponsorship form (Form 5), valid passport, financial-capacity/outward-ticket evidence and good health and character; fee approx AUD 600 (principal) if lodged abroad / AUD 1,200 if lodged in Tuvalu, plus per-dependant fees. Verify amounts.

• Study

  Permit to Enter and Reside — Study

  Up to 1 year; extendable up to three times in any five-year period

  Insurance

  RequiredPrivate medical insurance is commonly required for student/long-stay permits (per third-party guidance); a medical exam is mandatory for stays of one year or more — confirm the current requirement with Immigration.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals enrolled to study in Tuvalu.

  Requirement

  Evidence fitting the study purpose, valid passport and financial capacity/outward ticket; fee approx AUD 300 (principal) plus per-dependant fees. Verify amounts.

• Residence

  Permit to Enter and Reside — Research / Cultural-Religious / Family Reunion

  Up to 1 year; extendable up to three times in any five-year period

  Insurance

  RequiredNot explicitly mandated; medical reports (Forms 7-8) required for stays of one year or more and good health must be established — health insurance advisable; verify with Immigration.

  Good for

  Academic or scientific researchers, people on cultural/religious purposes, and family-reunion or family-support applicants (and accompanying dependants).

  Requirement

  Evidence fitting the stated purpose, good health and character, and an outward ticket or repatriation bond; fees vary by purpose (approx AUD 600 research; approx AUD 100 cultural/religious or family). Verify amounts.

Based on the Tuvalu Immigration Regulations 2014 (the governing law) plus UK and US government travel advice; figures are in Australian dollars and should be reverified with the Department of Immigration in Funafuti before travel. Last checked: 2026-06.

Last verified June 2026

Italy → Tuvalu: frequently asked

Do Italy passport holders need a visa to visit Tuvalu?

Visa-free · up to 90 days. Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days. Always confirm with the official source before booking.

Can a Italy passport holder live or work long-term in Tuvalu?

Yes, via a long-stay visa. Tuvalu has 6 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.

Do I need travel insurance for Tuvalu?

Entry to Tuvalu never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Tuvalu visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.