Tuvalu is not a part of the European Union (EU) or the Schengen Area.
The ETIAS is a travel authorization system introduced by the EU for citizens of visa-exempt third countries who plan to visit the Schengen Area, such as Tuvaluans travelers. ETIAS is designed to enhance security and conduct pre-travel checks on persons traveling to Schengen countries.
Tuvaluans travelers should know that when filling out the application, you will be asked to provide the following information:
You must be in possession of a valid ETIAS travel authorisation during your entire stay in Europe territory. You’ll be notified by email when you ETIAS for Europe is approved. It is linked to the Tuvalu passport used to apply and remains valid for up to 3 years.
If a security risk is detected, the ETIAS application is reviewed manually before a decision is reached.
You will need a payment card to cover the EUR 7 official fee for each authorization. You can use a variety of online payment options to pay.
Applicants who are under 18 or above 70 years of age are exempt from pay the fee. Family members of EU citizens or third-country citizens who have the right to move freely within the European Union are also exempt from paying the fee.
You will need a payment card to cover the EUR 7 official fee + EUR 12 ETIAS Travel management services for each authorization. You can use a variety of online payment options to pay in etiastravel.eu.
Applicants who are under 18 or above 70 years of age are exempt from pay the official fee but they will have to pay EUR 12 ETIAS Travel management services for each authorization. Family members of EU citizens or third-country citizens who have the right to move freely within the European Union are also exempt from paying the official fee.
No, you do not need ETIAS to travel from Tuvalu to Europe yet. The system will be operational from 2025. Tuvaluans can currently travel to Europe without a ETIAS travel authorization.
If you’re planning a trip from Tuvalu to Europe after the ETIAS start date, you should familiarize yourself with the new requirement and be prepared to apply before your travel.
Your information send from Tuvalu is automatically checked against security databases as soon as you submit your application. Systems involved include:
The ETIAS application for Europe has 2 possible outcomes:
Your information send from Tuvalu is automatically checked
Make online payment with your card safely and quickly
You will receive an email with the status of the request
ETIAS is designed for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. If you need to stay longer, you must leave the Schengen Zone and may need to explore other visa options.
No, there is no age limit for applying for ETIAS. Both adults and children, regardless of age, must have their own individual ETIAS authorization.
Yes, you can apply for ETIAS even if you have a one-way ticket. However, it’s advisable to have a well-defined travel itinerary and plans to comply with the short-stay requirements.
No, ETIAS is specifically for travel within the Schengen Zone. If your travel plans include non-Schengen European countries, you should check and comply with their specific entry requirements.
While traveling with a valid ETIAS, you will need to present your passport, which should match the one linked to your ETIAS application. It’s advisable to carry any supporting documents that may be requested by border authorities.
