Tuvaluan visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Tuvalu for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Tuvalu for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Tuvalu e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Tuvalu visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Tuvalu tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Tuvalu.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Tuvalu.
If you are looking for Tuvalu visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Tuvalu nearest your place of residence.
- Basel: The Consulate General of in Basel, ~ 434.18 kilometers (269.79 mi) away from Paris, France. (Working hours: Close now).
- London: The Consulate General of in London, ~ 603.39 kilometers (374.93 mi) away from Paris, France. (Working hours: Close now).
Tuvalu visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Tuvalu diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Tuvalu from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 61 | N/A |
| 2009 | 58 | -4.92% |
| 2010 | 61 | 5.17% |
| 2011 | 43 | -29.51% |
| 2012 | 40 | -6.98% |
| 2013 | 47 | 17.50% |
| 2014 | 50 | 6.38% |
| 2015 | 86 | 72.00% |
| 2016 | 90 | 4.65% |
| 2017 | 90 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 97 | 7.78% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Tuvalu & France comparison
Tuvalu's area is approximately 30 km2 (11 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 18251.90 times bigger than Tuvalu.
As of October 2025, Tuvalu's population is ~12529 people - 65,978,990 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Tuvalu & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Tuvalu | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 12,529 | 65,991,519 | 66.0 million fewer people live in Tuvalu than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 8 | 267 | Tuvalu has 259 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 92 | 143 | Tuvalu passport holders visit 51 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 1 | 479 | Tuvaluan hosts 478 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Tuvalu in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Tuvalu in 2018 was approximately 97.
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- Funafuti to Paris: 18336.44 km (11393.73 mi)
- Travel time: 38 hours 12 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025