Customs
Oceania
Tuvalu Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
200 cigs
Tobacco allowance
1 litre
Alcohol allowance
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Import Regulations
- 200 cigarettes or 225g of tobacco. There are no information on age restrictions
- 1L of spirits (over 25% volume of alcohol) or 1L of lighter alcohol beverages (up to 25% volume of alcohol) or mixture of both not exceeding 1L for over 18 years olds
- Non-commercial amount of gifts and other items for personal use.
- Narcotics
- Pornography
- Counterfeit items
- Cultural artefacts and other objects of cultural importance
- Explosive material
- Live animals – health certificate required along with complete and valid inoculations.
- Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.
- Medication
- Local currency - Tunisian Dinar (TND) – cash import available only with permission.
- Foreign Currency declarable when exceeding the below amounts:
- Foreigners - the equivalent of TND 5,000
- Residents - the equivalent of TND 25,000
- Hunting weapons permissible only with authorisation obtainable from Ministry of • Interior. Contact nearest embassy for more information (see Contact tab)
Export Regulations
- No information available.
- Narcotics
- Pornography (please consider the term as used under the Islamic law)
- Counterfeit items
- Cultural artefacts and other objects of cultural importance
- Henna
- Palm tree and any products thereof
- Explosive material
- Foreign currency – up to the amount declared upon arrival
- Local currency - Tunisian Dinar (TND) – cash import available only with permission.
- Foreign Currency :
- Foreigners - up to the equivalent of TND 3,000 per adults per year or TND 1,500 per child per year
- Residents – up to the equivalent of TND 6,000 per adults per year or TND 3,000 per child per year
- Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Tuvalu
Basic security information for travelers to Tuvalu
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Tuvalu
- Dengue is present in this country so every precaution needs to be taken in order to avoid infection.
- Healthcare is considered reasonable for routine medical treatments but is also limited in range and availability. For more serious or complicated problems medical evacuation to Fiji, or beyond to Australia may be required.
- All travellers should seek medical advice before travelling to the country and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Tuvalu
- Possession of illegal drugs can lead to large fines and prison sentences and all travellers should avoid any illegal activities which could bring them to the attention of the authorities. Travellers are advised to ask permission before taking any photographs of local people or buildings which could lead to scenes of confusion or embarrassment.
- Homosexuality is illegal in Tuvalu. Those found guilty of consensual sex between adult males could face a minimum penalty of seven years imprisonment.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Tuvaluan Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
Telephone
+68820202