Birthactive
Citizenship at birth through a Tuvaluan parent
Birth to a Tuvaluan parent creates citizenship. Birth in Tuvalu alone to two foreign parents is not unrestricted jus soli.
Sources: Tuvalu Citizenship Act 1979 (official legislation PDF)
Citizenship routes
Ancestryreviewed
Naturalizationreviewed
Birthreviewed
Investmentreviewed
Ancestryactive
Tuvaluan citizenship through a Tuvaluan parent
A child of a Tuvaluan citizen parent is a citizen under the Constitution and Citizenship Act.
Sources: Tuvalu Citizenship Act 1979 (official legislation PDF)
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization after seven years residence
Adults may apply after about seven years legal residence, good character, knowledge of Tuvaluan laws and customs, and intention to reside permanently. Dual nationality from voluntary acts other than marriage is generally restricted. Grant is discretionary.
Sources: Tuvalu Citizenship Act 1979 (official legislation PDF)