Tuvalu – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.

Reconsider travel to Tuvalu due to COVID-19-related restrictions. 

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Tuvalu.

Commercial transportation to/from Tuvalu is not available or only sporadically available.  It may be difficult to enter or leave the country, and travelers should expect delays entering Tuvalu and/or returning to the United States. There are restrictions in place affecting U.S. citizen entry into Tuvalu. 

If you decide to travel to Tuvalu:

• Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.  
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.    
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.  
• Review the Country Security Report for Tuvalu.
• Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.    
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.