Sri LankaTonga: Visa required

Sri LankaTonga

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Tonga?

Visa required

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Tonga.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: tongaembassycn.gov.to (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance11,829 km, straight line (~14h 25m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Tonga109 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Tonga passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: eTA.

Visa-free alternatives near Tonga

Sri Lanka passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Tonga?

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Tonga.

How far is Tonga from Sri Lanka?

About 11,829 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 25m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Tonga?

Tongan paʻanga (TOP).

What is the emergency number in Tonga?

911 / 922 / 927 / 928 / 933 / 999.

What time zone is Tonga in?

Tongatapu (UTC+13).

What is the nearest airport to Nuku'alofa?

Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU), about 14 km away.

How many countries can enter Tonga without a visa?

109 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Tonga visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Sri Lanka passport holders visit without a visa instead of Tonga?

Samoa, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Micronesia, Timor-Leste.

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 Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island country in South Asia. It is located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and is separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka shares a maritime border with the Maldives to the southwest and India to the northwest, and lies across the Bay of Bengal from Bangladesh and Myanmar to the northeast and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India to the east. Its executive and judicial capital is Colombo, which is also its largest city and the political, financial and cultural centre of the country; neighboring Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital. Sri Lanka's population is 22 million. About 74% of the population are Sinhalese, who speak the Sinhala language, and about 15% are Tamils who speak the Tamil language. Other long-established ethnic groups include the Moors, Indian Tamils, Burghers, Malays, Chinese, and Vedda.

CapitalColombo

RegionSouthern Asia

Population21.8M

Area65,610 km²

CurrencySri Lankan rupee (1 USD ≈ 331.60 LKR)

LanguagesSinhala, Tamil

Calling code+94

Drives on theleft

TimezoneColombo (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportColombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 12 km

Emergency number110 / 119

UNESCO sites9

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,002 (2025)

Tourist arrivals540K (2020)

Climate in Colombo

Warmest March, coolest December, driest January, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, August, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Colombo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.6°C	23.1°C	20mm	351h
February	32.2°C	24°C	24mm	337h
March	31.6°C	24.7°C	49mm	357h
April	31.3°C	24.8°C	153mm	331h
May	29.9°C	25.8°C	287mm	254h
June	29.2°C	25.9°C	264mm	293h
July	28.7°C	25.2°C	252mm	250h
August	28.7°C	25.3°C	209mm	303h
September	27.9°C	24.6°C	387mm	209h
October	28.7°C	25°C	109mm	328h
November	29.3°C	23.8°C	374mm	250h
December	28.8°C	23°C	152mm	267h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island in the Indian Ocean, just south of India. It is known for its natural beauty, with stunning beaches all along its coastline, great wildlife and biodiversity, tea plantations, orchards, temples, monuments, and a cultural heritage dating back several millennia. Sri Lanka's cultural landscape includes the Sinhalese and the Tamil ethnic groups, with substantial Muslim and Christian communities.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Anuradhapura
Atamasthana
Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
Dambulla cave temple
Kandy
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
Polonnaruwa
Sigiriya
Sinharaja Forest Reserve

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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 September 2026, Tonga has a population of 103,291, 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 (1 USD ≈ 2.39 TOP)

LanguagesEnglish, Tongan

Calling code+676

Drives on theleft

TimezoneTongatapu (UTC+13)

Nearest airportFua'amotu International Airport (TBU), 14 km

Emergency number911 / 922 / 927 / 928 / 933 / 999

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,547 (2025)

Tourist arrivals94K (2019)

Travel guide

Tonga, the "Friendly Islands", is an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, consisting of 169 islands, of which 36 are inhabited. The tourist industry is relatively undeveloped. Cruise ships often stop in Vavaʻu, which has a reputation for its whale watching, game fishing, surfing, and beaches.

Upcoming public holidays

November 4, 2026Constitution Day

December 4, 2026Anniversary of the Coronation of H.M. King George Tubou I

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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