Tuvalu: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Bring enough Australian dollars in cash; official travel advice reports no ATMs or card payments.
Einreise und Visa
Tuvalu’s mission describes visitor entry permits issued on arrival for stays up to 30 days, subject to a valid passport, funds, accommodation and return/onward travel. Confirm your permission and any fee with the mission before travelling.
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: At least six months from arrival.
Geld
Überwiegend Bargeld. Karten werden selten akzeptiert.
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
- Do not rely on credit/debit cards or cash withdrawal facilities; arrange sufficient cash before arrival.
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Regeln und Verbote
Verboten
- Illegal drugs carry severe penalties.
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Declare prohibited, restricted and dutiable goods as required by customs.
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Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Ask your hosts about local religious customs before visiting sacred places.
Kleidung: Dress conservatively and respect local religious and social traditions.
Umgangsformen
- Behave discreetly and ask hosts about community customs.
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Klima
Tropical conditions; the principal South Pacific rainy and cyclone season is November–April.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: Rainy/cyclone-season precautions.
- Februar: Feb: Rainy/cyclone-season precautions.
- März: Mar: Rainy/cyclone-season precautions.
- April: Apr: Rainy/cyclone-season precautions.
- Mai: May: Outside principal cyclone season; monitor weather.
- Juni: Jun: Outside principal cyclone season; monitor weather.
- Juli: Jul: Outside principal cyclone season; monitor weather.
- August: Aug: Outside principal cyclone season; monitor weather.
- September: Sep: Outside principal cyclone season; monitor weather.
- Oktober: Oct: Outside principal cyclone season; monitor weather.
- November: Nov: Rainy/cyclone-season precautions.
- Dezember: Dec: Rainy/cyclone-season precautions.
Beste Reisezeit: Consider May–October, allowing weather and transport contingency time.
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Was einpacken
- Clothing suited to the local climate
- Personal medication and copies of travel documents
- A cash reserve kept separately from cards
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Depending on a single payment method
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Confirm socket type and appliance voltage with your accommodation.
Wasser: Use reliably treated or sealed bottled water.
Verkehr: Linksverkehr
Mobilfunk und eSIM: Check local SIM availability in Funafuti; do not assume international mobile networks work.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: travel.gc.ca ↗, gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.