The Principal Immigration Officer may issue to any visitor a visitor permit for a maximum stay of 30 days under section 9 of the Act on such terms and conditions as the Principal Immigration Officer thinks fit, provided that:
(a) a visitor who is a citizen of a country listed in Schedule 1 shall not pay
a fee;
(b) a visitor who is a citizen of a country not listed in Schedule 1 shall pay a fee of $100, unless the payment of such a fee is waived by the by the Minister.
(3) The Principal Immigration Officer may issue to any visitor who intends to engage in business or employment in Tuvalu a visitor permit with a special endorsement to engage in business on such terms and conditions as the Principal Immigration Officer feels fit for a maximum stay of 30 days, upon payment of a fee of $100 in addition to any fee imposed under subsection (1).
(3) The Principal Immigration Officer may extend a visitor permit for up to 30 days:
(a) upon the payment of a fee of $100 if no employment or conduct of business activities permitted; or
(b) upon payment of a fee of $200 if a visitor intends to engage in business or employment.
(4) Business activities include attending a conference or training session, performing any professional services in Tuvalu, including services provided to the Government and non-governmental organisations, and conducting negotiations for an exploratory business.
Work Visa
(1) An application for a Permit to Enter and Reside to conduct business must be accompanied by:
(a) a description of the nature of the business;
(b) proof of the financial resources of the applicant; and
(c) any additional information which the Principal Immigration Officer may require.
(2) An application for a Permit to Enter and Reside to undertake employment must be accompanied by:
(a) an employer sponsorship from in accordance with Form 5 of Schedule 2; and
(b) any additional information which the Principal Immigration Officer may require