Starting from  July 1,  2016, a visa waiver agreement  between the EU and Tuvalu came into force.  The agreement provides for visa-free travel  for the citizens of the European Union and for the citizens of Tuvalu  when travelling to the territory of the other Contracting Party for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period. The visa waiver covers all categories of persons (ordinary, diplomatic, service/official and special passport holders) travelling for all kinds of purposes, except for the purpose of carrying out a paid activity.