Sri LankaTuvalu: Visa on arrival

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Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Tuvalu?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Sri Lanka passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu, typically valid for 30 days.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: tuvalu-legislation.tv (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance11,132 km, straight line (~13h 36m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Tuvalu242 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Tuvalu passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: eTA.

Other visa-free destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Tuvalu?

A visa is not required in advance. Sri Lanka passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu, typically valid for 30 days.

How long can Sri Lanka citizens stay in Tuvalu without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Tuvalu from Sri Lanka?

About 11,132 km in a straight line, roughly ~13h 36m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Tuvalu?

Australian dollar (AUD).

What is the emergency number in Tuvalu?

911.

What time zone is Tuvalu in?

Funafuti (UTC+12).

What is the nearest airport to Funafuti?

Funafuti International Airport (FUN), about 17 km away.

How many countries can enter Tuvalu without a visa?

242 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Tuvalu visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island country in South Asia. It is located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and is separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka shares a maritime border with the Maldives to the southwest and India to the northwest, and lies across the Bay of Bengal from Bangladesh and Myanmar to the northeast and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India to the east. Its executive and judicial capital is Colombo, which is also its largest city and the political, financial and cultural centre of the country; neighboring Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital. Sri Lanka's population is 22 million. About 74% of the population are Sinhalese, who speak the Sinhala language, and about 15% are Tamils who speak the Tamil language. Other long-established ethnic groups include the Moors, Indian Tamils, Burghers, Malays, Chinese, and Vedda.

CapitalColombo

RegionSouthern Asia

Population21.8M

Area65,610 km²

CurrencySri Lankan rupee (1 USD ≈ 331.10 LKR)

LanguagesSinhala, Tamil

Calling code+94

Drives on theleft

TimezoneColombo (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportColombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 12 km

Emergency number110 / 119

UNESCO sites9

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,002 (2025)

Tourist arrivals540K (2020)

Climate in Colombo

Warmest March, coolest December, driest January, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, August, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Colombo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.6°C	23.2°C	20mm	351h
February	32.2°C	24.1°C	24mm	337h
March	31.6°C	24.7°C	49mm	357h
April	31.3°C	24.8°C	153mm	331h
May	29.9°C	25.9°C	287mm	254h
June	29.2°C	25.9°C	264mm	293h
July	28.7°C	25.2°C	252mm	250h
August	28.7°C	25.4°C	209mm	303h
September	27.9°C	24.7°C	388mm	209h
October	28.6°C	25°C	109mm	328h
November	29.2°C	23.8°C	374mm	250h
December	28.8°C	23.1°C	152mm	267h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island in the Indian Ocean, just south of India. It is known for its natural beauty, with stunning beaches all along its coastline, great wildlife and biodiversity, tea plantations, orchards, temples, monuments, and a cultural heritage dating back several millennia. Sri Lanka's cultural landscape includes the Sinhalese and the Tamil ethnic groups, with substantial Muslim and Christian communities.

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About Tuvalu

Tuvalu is an archipelagic country in the Polynesian sub-region of Oceania in the Pacific Ocean, about midway between Hawaii and Australia. It lies east-northeast of the Santa Cruz Islands, northeast of Vanuatu, southeast of Nauru, south of Kiribati, west of Tokelau, northwest of Samoa and Wallis and Futuna, and north of Fiji.

CapitalFunafuti

RegionPolynesia

Population9.5K

Area26 km²

CurrencyAustralian dollar, Tuvaluan dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.43 AUD)

LanguagesEnglish, Tuvaluan

Calling code+688

Drives on theleft

TimezoneFunafuti (UTC+12)

Nearest airportFunafuti International Airport (FUN), 17 km

Emergency number911

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,041 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.6K (2019)

Travel guide

Tuvalu is a group of nine low-lying islands and atolls in the South Pacific that form the fourth smallest country in the world. It is also one of the most isolated and remote independent countries in the world. Since its highest point is 3 metres above sea level, some studies predict that the majority of the land will be regularly inundated by the sea by the end of this century due to climate change. While the nation makes preparations for its possible demise, it still welcomes tourists to its beautiful beaches.

Upcoming public holidays

October 1, 2026Tuvalu Day

October 2, 2026Tuvalu Day Holiday

December 25, 2026Kilisimasi

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