Tuvalu travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Tuvalu with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Tuvalu.

Tuvalu travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Tuvalu with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Tuvalu - quick facts
Time difference UK +12 hours
Language(s) Tuvaluan, English
Currency Tuvaluan Dollar
Electricity I plug (230V)
Driving side Left

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Tuvalu weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
31°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Funafuti31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Funafuti31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Funafuti31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Funafuti31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Funafuti31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Funafuti31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Funafuti31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Funafuti31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Funafuti31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Funafuti31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Funafuti31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Funafuti31
Days with some rainfall
18 days with some rainfall in January in Funafuti18
18 days with some rainfall in February in Funafuti18
21 days with some rainfall in March in Funafuti21
19 days with some rainfall in April in Funafuti19
19 days with some rainfall in May in Funafuti19
19 days with some rainfall in June in Funafuti19
20 days with some rainfall in July in Funafuti20
19 days with some rainfall in August in Funafuti19
19 days with some rainfall in September in Funafuti19
19 days with some rainfall in October in Funafuti19
17 days with some rainfall in November in Funafuti17
17 days with some rainfall in December in Funafuti17
Sea temperature °C
29°C sea temperature in January in Funafuti29
29°C sea temperature in February in Funafuti29
29°C sea temperature in March in Funafuti29
29°C sea temperature in April in Funafuti29
29°C sea temperature in May in Funafuti29
29°C sea temperature in June in Funafuti29
29°C sea temperature in July in Funafuti29
29°C sea temperature in August in Funafuti29
29°C sea temperature in September in Funafuti29
29°C sea temperature in October in Funafuti29
30°C sea temperature in November in Funafuti30
30°C sea temperature in December in Funafuti30

The Tuvalu weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Funafuti.

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Tuvalu travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Tuvalu from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Tuvalu.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Tuvalu travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Tuvalu with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Tuvalu, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Tuvalu FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Tuvalu including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Tuvalu?

Tuvalu is open to fully vaccinated travellers only from the UK.

Negative PCR test results and proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK. All arrivals face a period of quarantine on entering Tuvalu. 3 days quarantine on arrival.

What is the time difference between Tuvalu and the UK?

The time difference between Tuvalu and the UK is UK time+12 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Tuvalu?

The main languages spoken in Tuvalu are Tuvaluan and English.

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What is the currency in Tuvalu?

The currency in Tuvalu is the Tuvaluan Dollar (TVD).

Which plugs are used in Tuvalu?

Tuvalu uses electrical plug type I (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Tuvalu?

They drive on the left side of the road in Tuvalu.

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