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You need a visa for Tuvalu if you have a Zimbabwean passport

A visa on arrival is also issued at the border for this route. Applying beforehand avoids the queue at the airport.

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Travelling to Tuvalu Visa required

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, a visa on arrival is issued at the border for this route. Applying before you travel avoids the queue at the airport.

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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 Zimbabwean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Zimbabwean 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

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

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Where else Zimbabwean citizens can apply online

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