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Tuvalu: bra att veta före resan

Det viktigaste

  • Bring enough Australian dollars in cash; official travel advice reports no ATMs or card payments.

Inresa och visum

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.

Passets giltighet: At least six months from arrival.

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Pengar

Mest kontanter. Kort tas sällan emot.

Apple Pay — inga uppgifter · Google Pay — inga uppgifter

  • Do not rely on credit/debit cards or cash withdrawal facilities; arrange sufficient cash before arrival.

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Regler och förbud

Förbjudet

  • Illegal drugs carry severe penalties.

Lagar som resenärer bryter omedvetet

  • Declare prohibited, restricted and dutiable goods as required by customs.

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Kultur och klädsel

Religion: Ask your hosts about local religious customs before visiting sacred places.

Klädsel: Dress conservatively and respect local religious and social traditions.

Etikett

  • Behave discreetly and ask hosts about community customs.

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Klimat

Tropical conditions; the principal South Pacific rainy and cyclone season is November–April.

Månad för månad
  • januari: Jan: Rainy/cyclone-season precautions.
  • februari: Feb: Rainy/cyclone-season precautions.
  • mars: Mar: Rainy/cyclone-season precautions.
  • april: Apr: Rainy/cyclone-season precautions.
  • maj: May: Outside principal cyclone season; monitor weather.
  • juni: Jun: Outside principal cyclone season; monitor weather.
  • juli: Jul: Outside principal cyclone season; monitor weather.
  • augusti: 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.
  • december: Dec: Rainy/cyclone-season precautions.

Bästa säsong: Consider May–October, allowing weather and transport contingency time.

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Att packa

  • Clothing suited to the local climate
  • Personal medication and copies of travel documents
  • A cash reserve kept separately from cards

Ta inte med / förbjudet att föra in

  • Depending on a single payment method

Praktiskt

Eluttag: Confirm socket type and appliance voltage with your accommodation.

Vatten: Use reliably treated or sealed bottled water.

Trafik: vänstertrafik

Mobil och eSIM: Check local SIM availability in Funafuti; do not assume international mobile networks work.

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