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Tuvalu visa for Bangladeshis

Tuvalu's Immigration Regulations 2014 (published on PacLII) provide a visitor permit of up to 30 days; the fee is nil for countries on a Schedule 1 list and 100 (dollars) for everyone else. Reference sources say Bangladeshis receive a visitor permit on arrival for up to one month. We could not open the official regulation or Schedule 1 ourselves, so confirm with the Tuvalu Immigration Department before you travel. Last checked 3 November 2026.

Quick answer: Visa needed?: A visitor permit is issued on arrival, per reference sources. Bangladesh was not on the free-fee lists we saw. Confirm with Immigration.. Where to apply: Department of Immigration, Vaiaku, Funafuti (permit on arrival at Funafuti airport). No Tuvalu mission in Dhaka or New Delhi was verified; ask Immigration for pre-approval by email.. Confirm before you pay.

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VISA NEEDED?

A visitor permit is issued on arrival, per reference sources. Bangladesh was not on the free-fee lists we saw. Confirm with Immigration.

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WHERE TO APPLY

Department of Immigration, Vaiaku, Funafuti (permit on arrival at Funafuti airport). No Tuvalu mission in Dhaka or New Delhi was verified; ask Immigration for pre-approval by email.

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FEE

100 (reported as AUD 100) for countries not on Schedule 1, per the Immigration Regulations 2014 as summarised in search results. Currency and Bangladesh's status are unconfirmed.

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STAY

Visitor permit up to 30 days; extension of up to 30 days possible at the Principal Immigration Officer's discretion.

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PROCESSING TIME

Issued on arrival. No advance processing time published.

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DOCUMENTS

Valid passport, onward or return ticket, accommodation details and proof of funds are commonly requested. Confirm with Immigration.

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PASSPORT VALIDITY

At least 6 months, per travel guides. Confirm.

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RETURN TICKET AND FUNDS

Not confirmed on an official page. Carry onward ticket and enough cash, as ATMs and card use are limited.

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HEALTH

Not checked on an official page. Confirm yellow fever and other rules.

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CONTACT

Department of Immigration: immigration@gov.tv, +688 20240 (from a travel guide).

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How to travel

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  • Reference sources say Bangladeshi citizens can obtain a visitor permit on arrival at Funafuti for up to one month. Because the official regulation and schedule could not be opened by us, email Tuvalu Immigration before booking and keep their reply.
  • Flights to Funafuti are very limited (mainly from Fiji) and connecting countries may require their own transit or entry visas. Check each separately.

Total cost

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  • Visitor permit fee: reported as 100 (AUD) for nationalities not exempt from the fee; Bangladesh's status is unconfirmed. Extensions are reported at about 100 as well. Flights and cash for local costs are extra. Travel Counsellor Ltd. service charges, if any, are quoted separately in BDT by our office. Checked 3 November 2026.

Processing time

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  • The permit is issued on arrival, so there is no advance processing. Pre-approval by email is advisable; ask Immigration for timelines.

Where to apply: receiving authority

Department of Immigration, Government of Tuvalu

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Address: Vaiaku, Funafuti, Tuvalu. No Tuvalu mission in Dhaka or New Delhi was verified.

Phone: +688 20240

Email: immigration@gov.tv

Hours: Not listed

Website: paclii.org/tv/legis/sub_leg/iair2014385

Contact details come from a travel guide; confirm. Permit is issued on arrival at Funafuti.

Offices, hours and appointment rules change. Check the official website or ask us before you go.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Core documents (all travellers)

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  • Passport valid at least 6 months
  • Return or onward ticket (genuine)
  • Accommodation details (genuine booking)
  • Proof of funds and cash for the fee
  • Transit visas for any connecting country if required

Employed travellers (supporting)

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  • Job letter, NOC and bank statement

Business owners (supporting)

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  • Trade licence and bank statement; business activity needs a permit endorsement

Students (supporting)

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  • Institution letter and sponsor bank statement

Children (supporting)

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  • Birth certificate and parent consent as a precaution

Things to watch

  • Fee amount, currency and Bangladesh's status are unconfirmed; get written confirmation from Tuvalu Immigration.
  • Reference sites conflict on stay length (30 days vs one month vs 90 days); rely on the permit stamped by the officer.
  • Do not use dummy tickets or fake bookings.
  • Travel Counsellor Ltd. is a private consultancy, not an embassy. Entry decisions rest with Tuvalu immigration.
  • No approval is guaranteed and rules can change.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshis need a visa for Tuvalu?

Reference sources say a visitor permit is issued on arrival. Confirm with Tuvalu Immigration before booking.

How much is the fee?

Reportedly 100 (AUD) for nationalities not on the fee-exempt schedule. We could not confirm Bangladesh's status or the currency.

How long can I stay?

A visitor permit is up to 30 days, with a possible extension at the officer's discretion.

Is there a Tuvalu embassy in Dhaka?

We found none. Email the Department of Immigration at immigration@gov.tv.