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Tuvalu Travel Guide

Funafuti Capital
AUD Currency
Tuvaluan Language
+688 Calling Code
Left Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa-free For Stays Up To 30 Days For Many Nationalities.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms None
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating High
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Low
Night Safety Safe
Common Scams
  • None reported

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 123
Response Speed Slow
English-Speaking Doctors Rare
Pharmacy Limited Hours
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Cash Essential
Mobile Payments None Widely Accepted
ATM Availability Low
Tipping Not Customary.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $50 Tourist: $120 Family: $300

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Public And Religious Sites.
Public Affection Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Talofa
Tah-loh-fah
Goodbye
Tofa
Toh-fah
Please
Fa'amolemole
Fah-ah-moh-leh-moh-leh
Thank you
Fa'afetai
Fah-ah-feh-tah-ee
Sorry
Fa'amalie
Fah-ah-mah-lee-eh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
E te fai le gagana Peretania?
Eh teh fah-ee leh ngah-gah-nah Peh-reh-tah-nee-ah?
I don’t understand
E le mafai ona ou malamalama
Eh leh mah-fai oh-nah oh mah-lah-mah-lah
Can you speak slowly, please?
E te mafai ona e tautala i le la'ititi, fa'amolemole?
Eh teh mah-fai oh-nah eh tau-tah-lah ee leh lah-ee-tee, fah-ah-moh-leh-moh-leh?
Can you help me, please?
E te mafai ona fesoasoani mai ia te a'u, fa'amolemole?
Eh teh mah-fai oh-nah feh-soh-non-gee my ee-ah teh ah-oo, fah-ah-moh-leh-moh-leh?
What does this mean?
O le ā le uiga o lenei?
Oh leh ah leh oo-ee-gah oh leh-neh?

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