Permit-free entry for a person employed by or on behalf of the Government of Tuvalu, and qualifying family.
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-07-26
Polynesia · Immigration
Tuvalu
Tuvalu sits in Polynesia. Its immigration system runs 17 distinct routes — led by other & special, work and study, each set out in official law. All 17 cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.
- Immigration routes
- 17across 9 route categories, each set out in official law
- Source-cited routes
- 17 of 17cite an official government source, with the date we last read it
- Largest category
- Other & special4 of the 17 routes — see them under Other & special below
- Region
- Polynesia
- Capital
- Funafuti
- Population
- 9,492
- Official language
- English, Tuvaluan
- Currency
- AUD
- Time zone
- UTC+12:00
Source-cited pathways
Immigration routes
All 17 routes, grouped by purpose — 17 of 17 cite an official government source directly.
Work
3 routes
For a person seeking to enter and reside for employment in Tuvalu.
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-07-26
— No eligibility summary published for this route yet
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-07-26
Business & self-employment
1 route
For a person seeking to enter and reside for conducting business in Tuvalu.
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-07-26
Talent & merit
1 route
For a person seeking to enter and reside for academic or scientific research in Tuvalu.
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-08-03
Study
2 routes
For a person seeking to enter and reside for study in Tuvalu.
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-07-26
Permit-free entry for a student returning on vacation or after study whose parents or sole parent reside in Tuvalu.
Can bring: parents
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-07-26
Family
2 routes
For a person seeking to enter and reside for accompanying a person entering under another Permit to Enter and Reside purpose.
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-07-26
For a person seeking to enter and reside for family reunion or family support in Tuvalu.
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-07-26
Cultural, religious & volunteer
1 route
For a person seeking to enter and reside for a cultural or religious purpose in Tuvalu.
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-07-26
Short stay & visit
2 routes
For a temporary visitor who will not work, conduct business, study or proselytise.
For a visitor undertaking approved short business, professional-service or employment activity.
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-07-26
Ancestry & return
1 route
For a person with a genuine link to Tuvalu through descent, marriage or adoption.
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-07-26
Other & special
4 routes
Permit-free entry for an accredited diplomatic or consular representative, a person with statutory diplomatic privileges, or qualifying family.
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-07-26
Permit-free entry for official staff or a household member of a qualifying diplomatic, consular or privileged person, and qualifying family.
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-07-26
For another residence purpose specifically approved by the Minister.
Permit-free entry for a serving member of His Majesty's Forces and qualifying family.
Official government source: tuvalu-legislation.tv · checked 2026-07-26
Official sources
- [NSO] Central Statistics DepartmentGovernment
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