Tuvalu Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Tuvalu
911
General Emergency
911
Police
999
Ambulance / Medical
999
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Funafuti
Currency
AUD ($)
Official Language
Tuvaluan, English
Country Code
+688
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Tuvalu
Urban / City
—
Rural
40 km/h
Highway
40 km/h (Funafuti Road)
Alcohol Limit
0,0 ‰ (Strikte Nulltoleranz)
Toll & Vignette: No toll information
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5–10% customary
- DO Take a boat out to the Funafuti Conservation Area to snorkel in pristine coral lagoons.
- DO Greet people warmly with 'Tālofa'.
- DO Dress modestly when visiting local communities (cover shoulders and knees).
- DO Respect quiet Sunday Sabbath hours across all villages.
- DON'T Never sunbathe topless or swim in revealing swimwear near local villages.
- DON'T Never stay on the runway when the aircraft arrival siren sounds.
- DON'T Never waste precious fresh water (rainwater tanks only).
- DON'T Never leave plastic trash on atoll islets.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type I (240V / 50Hz) – Australian three-pin plug (adapter required).
Tap Water: Tap water is harvested rainwater; drink boiled or bottled water.
Insider Tip: Join locals playing volleyball or traditional 'Te Ano' on the airstrip at dusk and take a boat out to the pristine Funafuti Conservation Area.
