You do not need a visa for Tuvalu if you have a Northern Mariana Islander passport

No visa needed

Northern Mariana Islander citizens can enter Tuvalu without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Northern Mariana Islander citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?

No. Northern Mariana Islander citizens can enter Tuvalu without applying for a visa in advance.

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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

Entry requirements for Northern Mariana Islander travellers

These rules apply specifically to Northern Mariana Islander passport holders entering Tuvalu as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of accommodation
Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Tuvalu.
The Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the United Nations Last checked 2026-07-09
Required
Mandatory proof of minimum funds
Travelers must provide proof of sufficient funds to enter Tuvalu. Please see the source for more details.
The Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the United Nations Last checked 2026-07-09
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Tuvalu
Travelers need proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Tuvalu.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Tuvalu; -Foreign nationals residing in TUvalu.
The Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the United Nations Last checked 2026-07-09
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Tuvalu. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Tuvalu. The passport must have 1 blank page for each passport stamp.
The Permanent Mission of Tuvalu to the United Nations Last checked 2026-07-09
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Tuvalu.
Last checked 2026-07-09