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.