Country guide
Tuvalu
Visa
Visa required
Vaccinations
None required
Currency
Australian Dollars (AUD)
Time zones
UTC/GMT +12 hours (10 hours ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 688
Best time to go
May to September. Climate is hot and humid, but March to November tends to be cooler. Wet season is from November to February.
Drinking water
Water is stored in tanks and should be used conservatively.
Travel tips
Credit cards are not accepted.
There are no rivers or lakes in Tuvalu, and the country relies on rainwater stored in tanks for its water supply.
Water should be used sparingly
Visa guide
Visa requirements
Visas are required by S. A. passport holders.
SA representative
Representation accredited from Canberra, Australia
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Mar 9; Apr 3, 6; May 11; Jun 13; Aug 3; Oct 1-2; Nov 9; Dec 25-26, 28