Tuvalu•OceaniaVaries
AUD $220
Varies by filing options
1 year
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
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.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
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
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)
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