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Tuvalu visa requirements for Costa Rica citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Costa Rica passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Tuvalu entry requirements for Costa Rica citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Tuvalu

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Tuvalu at a glance for travellers

  • 198 of 198 passports can enter Tuvalu without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Costa Rica passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 119 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalTuvalu – government portal23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Tuvalu entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?

Costa Rica passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do Costa Rica passport holders need for Tuvalu?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do Costa Rica passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Tuvalu?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.