Tuvalu
Safety and security
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There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.鈥��犅犅�
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.
Terrorism in Tuvalu聽
Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Tuvalu, attacks cannot be ruled out.听
Laws and cultural differences聽聽
Illegal drugs and prison sentences聽
It is illegal to import, export, cultivate or distribute drugs. Penalties include fines and imprisonment.听
LGBT+ travellers聽
Homosexuality is illegal in Tuvalu. If you鈥檙e found guilty of consensual sex between adult males, you could face up to 14 years in prison.听
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.听
Internet and phone services聽
There is one local mobile network in Tuvalu, other international networks will not work. You can buy local SIM cards in Funafuti.听
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There are no ATMs in Tuvalu, and credit or debit card payments are not accepted. Bring enough Australian dollars in cash with you for the duration of your trip.听
Outdoor activities and adventure tourism聽聽
Swimming safety聽
Take care when swimming, diving or snorkelling in the sea as currents can be extremely strong. Coral reefs can easily cause cuts and scrapes. If you decide to scuba dive, make sure you use a reputable, fully licensed company with up-to-date equipment and necessary safety features.鈥疍eaths and serious accidents have occurred because basic safety measures were not in place. There are limited medical facilities in Tuvalu.听
Swimming in Funafuti lagoon is not recommended as it is highly polluted.听
See from the Royal Life Saving Society.听
Transport risks聽聽
Sea travel聽
Before travelling in any vessel, check:聽
- you鈥檙e covered by insurance聽
- it is not overloaded聽
- there are safety precautions in place聽
- safety equipment is accessible and in working order聽
Road travel聽聽
If you are planning to drive in Tuvalu, see information on driving abroad.听聽
You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Tuvalu for up to 2 weeks. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence or get the correct version of the international driving permit (IDP) as well. 聽
Extreme weather and natural disasters聽
Find out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.听
Tropical cyclones聽
The tropical cyclone season normally runs from November to May, but cyclones can happen throughout the year. During cyclone season there is a greater risk of strong winds and heavy rains, flooding, landslides and road closures.听聽
Monitor local and international weather updates from the , in local newspapers and on Tuvalu Media Department Radio on 621 AM.听
Earthquakes and tsunamis聽
The US Federal Emergency Management Agency website has advice about and resulting .听