Visitors to Tonga must obtain a visa unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a free visa on arrival. Visa applications must be sent to the Principal Immigration Officer in Nuku’alofa. All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.

2. Visa Exemptions

2.1 — 90 Days

90 Days • Israel

2.2 — 90 Days within any 180 Days (EU/EEA/Switzerland)

90 Days within any 180 Days • All European Union member states (except Ireland) • Iceland • Liechtenstein • Norway • Switzerland

2.3 — 60 Days

60 Days • United Arab Emirates

2.4 — 30 Days

30 Days • China

3. Visa-Free Bilateral Agreements

European Union: Mutual visa-waiver signed 20 November 2015, ratified 8 June 2016. Allows EU/Schengen citizens up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

China: Mutual visa-waiver signed 9 June 2016. Allows 30 days without a visa.

Israel: Mutual visa-waiver in force since April 2017.

United Arab Emirates: MoU signed April 2018, entered into force 24 May 2018. All types of UAE passports — up to 60 days.

4. Free Visa on Arrival

Citizens from the following countries and territories may obtain a free visa on arrival (valid for 31 days, extendable up to 6 months):

Free Visa on Arrival — 31 Days (extendable to 6 months) • Australia • Bahamas • Barbados • Brazil • Brunei • Canada • Dominica • Fiji • Hong Kong • Ireland • Japan • Kiribati • Malaysia • Macau • Marshall Islands • Micronesia • Monaco • Nauru • New Zealand • Palau • Papua New Guinea • Russia • Saint Kitts and Nevis • Saint Lucia • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines • Samoa • Seychelles • Singapore • Solomon Islands • South Korea • Turkey • Tuvalu • Ukraine • United Kingdom • United States • Vanuatu

The same policy applies to holders of diplomatic or service passports of China.

5. Disclaimer

Visa policies are subject to change. Always verify current requirements with the relevant embassy.