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Visa requirements for Tonga

Who can enter Tonga, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 71 countries can enter Tonga without a visa in advance. 0 have full visa-free access; 71 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

0 visa-free
71 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
178 visa required

Visa on arrival

71 nationalities

Visa required in advance

178 nationalities

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Tonga

Tonga, officially known as the Kingdom of Tonga, is an island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania. The country has 171 islands, of which 45 are inhabited. Its total surface area is about 750 km2 (290 sq mi), scattered over 700,000 km2 (270,000 sq mi) in the southern Pacific Ocean. As of 2021, according to Johnson's Tribune, Tonga has a population of 104,494, 70% of whom live on the main island, Tongatapu. The country stretches approximately 800 km north-south. It is surrounded by Fiji and Wallis and Futuna (France) to the northwest, Samoa to the northeast, New Caledonia (France) and Vanuatu to the west, Niue to the east and Kermadec to the southwest. Tonga is about 1,800 km from New Zealand's North Island.

CapitalNuku'alofa

RegionPolynesia

Population103.7K

Area747 km²

CurrencyTongan paʻanga

LanguagesEnglish, Tongan

Calling code+676

Tourist arrivals94K (2019)

Climate in Nuku'alofa

Warmest February, coolest July, driest June.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.