Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · TuvaluPassport Atlas
Costa Rica passport to Tuvalu
Costa Rica passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Tuvalu lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Costa Rica is one of them.
- Costa Rica passports get “On arrival” at 31 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Tuvalu passports also enter Costa Rica without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Tuvalu
Open to Costa Rica passports near Tuvalu
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Costa RicaTuvalu- Typical duration
- 13.7 hours
- From
- SJO · LIR · FON
- To
- FUN
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Costa Rica
Country profile
Capital
San José
Population
5.3 million
Area
51,100 km²
Currency
Costa Rican colón CRC
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-06:00
Foreign-born
628,404 · 2024
Migrant share
12.2%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White or Mestizo83.6%
- Mulatto6.7%
- none2.9%
- Indigenous2.4%
- unspecified2.2%
- Black or African descent1.1%
- Other1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Tuvalu
Country profile
Capital
Funafuti
Population
10,643
Area
26 km²
Currency
Australian dollar AUD
Languages
English, Tuvaluan
Time zone
UTC+12:00
Foreign-born
246 · 2024
Migrant share
2.6%
Ethnic groups · 2017
- Tuvaluan97%
- Tuvaluan/I-Kiribati1.6%
- Tuvaluan/other0.8%
- other0.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type I
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+688
Airports
FUN
Highlights
- Funafuti Conservation Area
- Funafuti Lagoon
Costa Rica · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Costa Rica passport need a visa for Tuvalu?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Tuvalu typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Tuvalu mission.
What about a Tuvalu passport entering Costa Rica?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.