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You need a visa for Tuvalu if you have an American Samoan passport

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A visa is required for this route, but it cannot be applied for online. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a quote.

Travelling to Tuvalu Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. American Samoan citizens need a visa for Tuvalu. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

At your local embassy or consulate. There is no online application for this route, so the appointment and the documents are handled in person.

Yes. We cannot file this one online, but tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a quote.

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What Tuvalu may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of accommodation booking in Tuvalu
  • Sufficient funds for duration of stay
  • Travel insurance strongly recommended

A look at Tuvalu

  • Crystal clear turquoise waters of Funafuti lagoon with traditional outrigger canoe and palm trees
    Funafuti Lagoon — The heart of Tuvalu's stunning atoll system
  • Traditional Tuvaluan village with maneapa meeting house and palm trees on Funafuti atoll
    Traditional maneapa — Community gathering places central to Tuvaluan life
  • Narrow coastline of Tuvalu atoll showing the vulnerability to rising sea levels
    Tuvalu's coastline — One of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations
  • Funafuti International Airport runway doubling as community gathering space with local residents
    Funafuti Airport — The runway doubles as a community sports field

Tuvalu visa requirements by passport

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Where else American Samoan citizens can apply online

See every country a American Samoan passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.