Alright, so I tried to get myself a Tuvalu ID card. Sounds kinda wild, right? Tuvalu is this tiny little island nation in the Pacific. Honestly, I didn’t even know it existed until I started looking into this.
Why a Tuvalu ID card?
Well, let me tell you, it was a bit of a headache. First off, I had to find out what the deal was with foreigners getting IDs there. Turns out, it’s not that straightforward. From what I could gather, all visitors need to have a valid visa before entering the country. Now, I wasn’t planning on visiting, just wanted the ID, which made things even more complicated.
The Process
- Figured out the visa situation: This was the first step. It seemed like a long shot since I wasn’t actually going there.
- Looked into the ID card requirements: I found some random info saying that both passports and ID cards are valid for like five years. But it also said it takes a couple of weeks to get a passport, which didn’t really apply to me.
- Tried to find a way to apply: This was the biggest struggle. There wasn’t much info out there. I saw something about applying for a Dutch passport or ID card if you live in Tuvalu, but that wasn’t me, either.
The Outcome
Honestly, I hit a dead end. It felt like trying to find a needle in a haystack. I mean, Tuvalu is so small, there just isn’t a lot of information available online, especially about getting an ID card without actually being there. I saw some leather ID card name badge holder thing on the Amazon website, but that’s not what I was after.

In the end, I gave up. It was way more trouble than it was worth. Maybe if I was actually planning to move to Tuvalu or something, it would be different. But for now, I guess I’ll just stick to my regular old ID.
It was a weird journey, trying to get this ID card. Makes you realize how much we take for granted with all the info we have online. But for some things, especially when it comes to tiny places like Tuvalu, it’s just not that simple. Anyway, that was my little adventure into the world of Tuvalu ID cards. Not exactly successful, but hey, I learned something, right?