ETIAS Visa Waiver for Tuvaluans
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ETIAS Travel Authorization for Tuvaluan Citizens
Tuvalu is now a part of the ETIAS Visa Waiver program in the European Union. This allows Tuvaluan tourists to visit Europe for short-term trips without needing visas.
This visa-free status permits Tuvaluans to enter Europe by presenting their passport upon arrival.
• Commerce
• Leisure
• Travel
• Healthcare
• Transport
This visa exemption will not mean you must have an additional travel document before the end of 2025. All visa-exempt citizens, including Tuvaluans, must have an ETIAS travel authorization by the end of 2025.
EU is implementing ETIAS to ensure the safety and security of the Schengen Zone Borders.
ETIAS Visa Waiver Recommendations
Tuvaluan nationals are advised to review the data in their ETIAS Application carefully.
• The full name and birth date of the citizen coincide precisely with how they appear on the Tuvaluan passport
• The applicant's passport data, expiration date, and passport number are the same as those printed on it.
• To ensure they receive correct notifications about their ETIAS application, the citizen's email address must not contain any typographical errors
The data processing starts only after the application is completed and the fee has been processed.
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The automatic revision of ETIAS data includes screening against multiple international databases like SIS, VIS, and EURODAC. Most Tuvaluan ETIAS Applications will be automatically approved within 24 hours. In rare cases, however, the Tuvaluan applicant may be hit by one or more security databases queried during screening. This could lead to the need for manual revisions of citizens' personal information and an ETIAS request. The processing time for an ETIAS from Tuvalu may be extended by manual revision. Travelers are advised to apply for travel authorization at least three business days before their travel dates.
ETIAS Requirements for Tuvaluan Travelers
To be able to complete the ETIAS online form successfully, Tuvaluan citizens will need the following:
• A passport that is readable by a machine and is valid for the following 6 months from the arrival in the Schengen Zone country.
• A Tuvaluan citizen can access an email address to obtain a digital copy once the document has been approved
• An online payment option that allows you to pay the ETIAS fees from Tuvalu.
After the Tuvaluan passport holder has completed the ETIAS requirements, they can complete the visa waiver application at their home or workplace. Any location with an internet connection can fill out the ETIAS application for Tuvalu citizens.
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Are Tuvaluan citizens required to have an ETIAS to visit every European country?
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These countries will require an ETIAS visa waiver upon their arrival on their territory.
Austria- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Sweden
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Ireland
- Romania
- Monaco
- San Marino
- Vatican
An ETIAS is also available for Tuvaluan professionals and students who want to attend short-term courses, conferences, or workshops in Europe. The only requirement is that the academic duration must not exceed the ETIAS’s 90-day limit.
What is required to visit Europe for Tuvaluans?
An ETIAS is required for Tuvaluan passport holders who wish to travel to the European Schengen countries, including France, Spain, and Italy, for short-term stays, starting in late 2025. The ETIAS Tuvaluans allow for stays up to 90 days during 180 days. It also grants multiple entries into Schengen countries.
Contrary to consular visas, which are country-specific, the ETIAS allows Tuvaluan nationals entry into all 26 Schengen member countries by submitting one online application.
ETIAS Application Procedures for Tuvaluan Nationals Traveling to Europe
To apply for an ETIAS, a Tuvalu passport holder will need to complete an online form.
Once the documents are available, the ETIAS application for Tuvalu is completed in less than 10 minutes. (See ETIAS requirements above).
To complete the ETIAS application, Tuvaluan applicants will need to provide the following information:
• First Name
• Last Name
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Passport number
• Date of issue and country of passport
• Expiry Date for Passport
• Date of arrival to the Schengen Area
• First country of destination
• Their purpose in visiting Europe
Why is ETIAS Visa Waiver Beneficial for Tuvaluan Citizens
Holders of the ETIAS travel authorization for citizens of Tuvalu enjoy multiple benefits.
• Tuvaluans can obtain the travel document much faster than traditional consular European visas
• To obtain an ETIAS in Tuvalu, the requirements (see below) are straightforward
• The integrated security system and the ETIAS will allow Tuvaluan holders to cross Schengen borders.
• The time to process an ETIAS application usually takes about 10 minutes unless there are some additional questions are needed to be asked to the applicant.
• You can view the ETIAS application on the website. This eliminates the need for Tuvaluans to visit an embassy or consulate.
• An interview is not required to obtain an ETIAS certificate from Tuvalu.
• The ETIAS allows Tuvaluan holders to stay up to 90 days within the Schengen borders during a 180-day period.
