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Permit to Enter and Reside
VisasTuvaluPermit to Enter and Reside
TuvaluTuvalu•Oceania
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Permit to Enter and Reside

Residency Pathway Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

220 AUD

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

This permit is intended for foreign nationals who intend to stay in Tuvalu for purposes other than short-term tourism, such as employment, study, business, or other approved long-term stays.

The Permit to Enter and Reside is the primary mechanism for foreign nationals to live in Tuvalu for extended periods. It covers various purposes including employment, study, and business, requiring applicants to demonstrate financial stability and specific activity verification. The process is centralized in Funafuti and requires manual submission of forms and supporting documentation.

Fee Breakdown

Application Processing Fee
20 AUD
Permit Fee (Adult)
200 AUD

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport

Proof of financial self-sufficiency or sponsorship (Form 6)

Documentation verifying the intended activity (e.g., employment contract, admission letter)

Valid outward-bound ticket or paid repatriation bond

For stays exceeding one year: Medical examination (Form 7), radiological examination (Form 8), and Police Report from every jurisdiction lived in for more than one year in the past five years

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport

Two passport-sized photographs

Form 3 (Application for a Permit to Enter and Reside)

Sponsorship/employment forms (Form 5 if applicable)

Medical and radiological reports (for stays > 1 year)

Police reports (for stays > 1 year)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows for long-term stay beyond tourism
  • Permits employment if endorsed
  • Renewable status

Worth Knowing

  • No standardized processing time
  • Requires physical submission in Funafuti
  • No clear path to permanent residency
  • Strict documentation requirements for long-term stays
  • Inability to provide proof of financial self-sufficiency
  • Failure to provide required medical or police documentation for long-term stays
  • Lack of valid outward-bound travel arrangements

Application Process

1

Obtain the necessary forms (Form 3, etc.) from the Immigration Office.

2

Prepare supporting documentation including medical, police, and sponsorship records.

3

Submit the application to the Principal Immigration Officer in Funafuti.

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