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As of October 2026, Funafuti scores 87/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes. Funafuti is exceptionally safe for travelers. Street crime against visitors is limited; take normal precautions.
Safety Report
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Tuvalu · Assessed 13 October 2026
87
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.”
Updated 2026-10-07T11:36:39Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Tuvalu: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-01T14:05:53.2392681-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
City SignalCity Geocoding
Robbery / mugging
LowNo specific data on robbery risk for visitors, but overall low crime rates suggest minimal risk.
Pickpocketing
LowNo specific data on pickpocketing, but given the low crime environment, risk is considered minimal.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Highly Positive
94/100
Traveler reports and official advisories consistently indicate a very safe environment with minimal concerns for personal safety.
Yes. Funafuti is exceptionally safe for travelers.
Funafuti, Tuvalu, ranks very highly on safety indices, with virtually no reported crime affecting visitors. The primary concerns are environmental, related to climate change and potential extreme weather events, and general health precautions.
Recent developments
Full briefing
Funafuti presents an exceptionally safe environment for travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions. The island nation consistently ranks very high on global safety indices, with crime being a negligible concern for visitors.
Recent reports highlight Tuvalu's critical position on the frontlines of climate change, with leaders visiting to discuss rising sea levels and potential relocation strategies. While these are significant national issues, they do not directly translate to immediate safety threats for tourists. The primary considerations for travelers are health and environmental.
Travelers should consult their doctor regarding vaccinations for tropical diseases like Dengue and Polio, as noted by CDC travel health notices. It is also advisable to stay informed about weather forecasts, particularly during the rainy season, as heavy rain and flooding can occur. Ensure comprehensive travel insurance that includes medical evacuation. Road safety should also be a consideration, as traffic accident rates can be higher in the region.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 5 Funafuti districts for visitors: 5 safer. See them plotted on the Funafuti safety map.
Funafuti AtollsaferThe entire atoll is generally safe with low crime.
VaiakusaferThe main village is safe, with most government buildings and services.
FongafalesaferThe most populated islet, safe for visitors.
TefolahasaferA residential islet, safe for visitors.
AmatukusaferA small islet, safe for visitors.
07 · After Dark
No specific data on robbery risk for visitors, but overall low crime rates suggest minimal risk.
No specific districts were flagged as no-go areas after dark, but the usual night-time rules apply: stay in lit, populated areas and keep your phone out of sight.
08 · Questions
Yes. Funafuti is exceptionally safe for travelers. Funafuti, Tuvalu, ranks very highly on safety indices, with virtually no reported crime affecting visitors. The primary concerns are environmental, related to climate change and potential extreme weather events, and general health precautions. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Funafuti report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
No widespread visitor-targeted scams were identified in the latest research.
Funafuti scores 87/100 — see the Tuvalu safety overview for country-level data.
The score blends 8+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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