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Tuvalu Business Residence

Tuvalu Residency
Pathway overview

At a glance

Running an approved local business can support a residence application in Tuvalu. The business and your personal role must qualify.

Business
An accepted local business and a qualifying active role
Funding
Enough resources for the proposed activity and stay
Approvals
Required business permissions plus a Permit to Enter and Reside

Summary

Foreign business operators can seek residence in Tuvalu to carry out an accepted local activity, based on their role and the funds available for it. Any foreign-investment or business authorizations must be arranged alongside the personal Permit to Enter and Reside.

The application uses Form 3 with identity, support, departure, and any required health or police evidence. An ordinary visitor permit does not authorize operating a business. Residence is time-limited, and the regulations restrict extensions rather than providing indefinite residence through company ownership.

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Eligibility

Supply the description of the proposed business and evidence of the funds needed to undertake it. Arrange any required foreign-investment, business, or activity approvals separately. Complete Form 3 with passport, photos, support and departure evidence, and any requested health and police documents. An ordinary visitor permit does not authorize operating the business.

From eligibility to the application
  1. Check the qualifying basis Check whether foreign ownership and your proposed role are permitted.
  2. Prepare the application Complete the required business and personal activity approvals.
  3. Complete the required process Apply for the matching residence permission and keep the supporting records current.

The responsible authority checks the evidence and decides the application.

What This Route Allows

Residence for the business activity and period accepted by the authorities, with any separate work or professional approval still required.

What This Route Is Not

Company registration, passive share ownership, or a property purchase alone does not grant residence. This route is not citizenship by investment or a promise of permanent residence.

Next Steps

  1. Check whether foreign ownership and your proposed role are permitted.
  2. Complete the required business and personal activity approvals.
  3. Apply for the matching residence permission and keep the supporting records current.

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