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Crystal clear water and fantastic sights bring travelers to Tuvalu. Let Passport Health help you stay healthy while you're there with travel advice and more.

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Travel Vaccines and Advice for Tuvalu

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Tuvalu was known as the Ellice Islands and is located on the Pacific Ocean. This Polynesian island nation is nearby Hawaii and Australia. It is also near the Santa Cruz Islands, Naru, Kiribati, Tokelau, Samoa, Wallis, Futuna, and Fiji. Tuvalu is made up of three reef islands and six coral reefs.

Travelers coming to Tuvalu will arrive by plane to see a sea that goes on forever. Turquoise and green will meet your eyes and the coral reefs will amaze you. Fongafale, Tuvalu’s mainland, offers travelers lodgings and family run guesthouses to stay in. The cuisine and the party scene will keep travelers satisfied and entertained.

Whether you love to explore the depths of the sea or want to learn about Tuvalu’s culture, you will find what you’re looking for on the islands.

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Tuvalu. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Tuvalu: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for travel to all regions, both foreign and domestic. Check with your local Passport Health clinic if immunization is offered in your area.

See the bullets below to learn more about some of these key immunizations:

  • COVID-19 –
    Airborne & Direct Contact –
    Recommended for all unvaccinated individuals who qualify for vaccination
  • Hepatitis A –
    Food & Water –
    Recommended for most travelers
  • Hepatitis B –
    Blood & Body Fluids –
    Recommended for travelers to most regions.
  • Typhoid –
    Food & Water –
    Recommended for travelers
    to most regions.
  • Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) –
    Various Vectors –
    Given to anyone unvaccinated and/or born after 1957. One time adult booster recommended.
  • TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) –
    Wounds & Airborne –
    Only one adult booster of pertussis required.
  • Chickenpox –
    Direct Contact & Airborne –
    Given to those unvaccinated that did not have chickenpox.
  • Shingles –
    Direct Contact –
    Vaccine can still be given if you have had shingles.
  • Pneumonia –
    Airborne –
    Two vaccines given separately. All 65+ or immunocompromised should receive both.
  • Influenza –
    Airborne –
    Vaccine components change annually.
  • Meningitis –
    Airborne & Direct Contact –
    Given to anyone unvaccinated or at an increased risk, especially students.
  • Polio –
    Food & Water –
    Considered a routine vaccination for most travel itineraries. Single adult booster recommended.

See the tables below for more information:

Recommended Travel Vaccinations for Tuvalu

VACCINE HOW DISEASE SPREADS DETAILS
COVID-19 Airborne & Direct Contact Recommended for all unvaccinated individuals who qualify for vaccination
Hepatitis A Food & Water Recommended for most travelers
Hepatitis B Blood & Body Fluids Recommended for travelers
to most regions.
Typhoid Food & Water Recommended for travelers
to most regions.

Routine Vaccinations for Tuvalu

VACCINE HOW DISEASE SPREADS DETAILS
Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) Various Vectors Given to anyone unvaccinated and/or born after 1957. One time adult booster recommended.
TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) Wounds & Airborne Only one adult booster of pertussis required.
Chickenpox Direct Contact & Airborne Given to those unvaccinated that did not have chickenpox.
Shingles Direct Contact Vaccine can still be given if you have had shingles.
Pneumonia Airborne Two vaccines given separately. All 65+ or immunocompromised should receive both.
Influenza Airborne Vaccine components change annually.
Meningitis Airborne & Direct Contact Given to anyone unvaccinated or at an increased risk, especially students.
Polio Food & Water Considered a routine vaccination for most travel itineraries. Single adult booster recommended.

Sources: CDC, WHO and ISTM

Be sure to bring mosquito netting and repellents as dengue can be found on Tuvalu.

Visit our vaccinations page to learn more. Travel safely with Passport Health and schedule your appointment today by calling or book online now.

A visa is not required for stays less than 30 days. A valid passport with at least six months validity is needed.

Tuvalu Entry Requirements

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Sources: Embassy of Tuvalu and U.S. State Department

Tuvalu is a hot, humid, and rainy place. Temperatures tend to stay in the mid-80’s all year long.

In the wet season travelers, there can be as much as 8 in. of rain per month. Cyclone season also occurs during this season ever year. It’s rare that a cyclone will hit Tuvalu, but it has happened in the past.

Travelers should be aware of what’s going on in Tuvalu even if crime is low. You should be paying attention to suspicious activity around people’s homes and businesses. Then you should report that activity to the authorities. Scamming does occur in Tuvalu. Take precautions to avoid becoming a victim.

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Travelers can do so much in Naumanga. If you love to explore the depths of the sea, the Nanumanga Fire Caves is something every traveler should experience. When you think caves, you think you will be exploring above ground, but that is not the case with this attraction.

The caves are submerged under 37 meters of water. You’re eyes will see signs of habituation. You will also see the stone of the cave and coral are blackened. This is because of fire that was created by occupants who inhabited the cave in the past.

In 1986 scuba divers found the Nanumanga Fire Caves. Legends have been conjured up that there is a ‘house’ under the sea. This is a must see attraction for scuba divers who love to explore the unique depths of the sea.

Before you travel to Tuvalu, there are some things you need to take with you on your trip.

  • Passport and Visa — You need a passport with 6 months validity and a blank passport page for an entry stamp. You don’t need a visa unless you plan to stay in Tuvalu for more than 30 days.
  • Currency — The Australian Dollar is the currency of Tuvalu, and TVD is the currency code. Credit cards are not accepted in Tuvalu. Bringing cash and traveler’s checks is recommended. There are no ATMs.
  • Health and Safety — When you pack for Tuvalu, it’s important to pack what you need to stay healthy and safe. You should think about packing supplies to prevent injury or illness and a first aid kit.

All Americans visiting Tuvalu should register online with the U.S. Department of State before departure. This will inform the office of your travel plans within the country and will allow them to reach out in the case of an emergency or evacuation.

While Tuvalu does not have an embassy, there is an embassy on Fiji that serves the area:

U.S. Embassy Suva
158 Princes Road
Tamavua, Suva, Fiji
Phone: 679 331-4466

Stay safe abroad with Passport Health. Call or book online now and start traveling safely today!

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Do I Need Vaccines for Tuvalu?
Do I Need a Visa or Passport for Tuvalu?
What Is the Climate Like in Tuvalu?
How Safe Is Tuvalu?
Nanumanga Fire Caves
What Should I Take to Tuvalu?
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