Tuvalu Travel Guide

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Exchange rates:

Australian Dollar
C$1 = A$1.03
€1 = A$1.44
£1 = A$1.71
US$1 = A$1.38

Tuvaluan Dollar
C$1 = $1
€1 = $1
£1 = $1
US$1 = $1

Currency & Money

Currency information:

Australian and Tuvaluan currency are both in use, but transactions over A$1 are always conducted in Australian Dollars. For details of Australian Dollar denominations and exchange rates, see the Australia section.

Tuvaluan Dollar (TVD; symbol TV$) = 100 cents. Coins are in denominations of TV$1, and 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents.

Credit cards:

Credit cards are not accepted, but MasterCard may be used at the National Bank of Tuvalu for cash advances.

Travellers cheques:

Australian Dollars are recommended.

Banking hours:

Mon-Thurs 0930-1300, Fri 0830-1200.

Currency restriction:

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency.

Tuvalu duty free

The following items may be imported into Tuvalu by visitors over the age of 18 without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes.
• 1L of spirits or wine.

Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.

Banned imports:

Pornography, narcotics, arms and ammunition. You must declare all plant and animal products.

This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.

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