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Who needs a visa for Tonga?

Entry rules for Tonga by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Revenue and Customs, Tonga, checked .

In brief

No nationality can visit Tonga without a visa under its official rules. 50 get a visa on arrival. Everyone else, 148 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
0
On arrival
50
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
148

About 6.6 bn people (81% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Tonga: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Revenue and Customs, TongaReport a change

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Tonga entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa on arrival30 days50United States, Brazil, Russia, JapanMinistry of Revenue and Customs, Tonga
Visa requiredAs granted148India, China, Indonesia, PakistanMinistry of Revenue and Customs, Tonga

Visa on arrival for 30 days: the US, Brazil, Russia and 47 more

50 nationalities

Return ticket and sufficient funds; passport valid 6 months.

Source: Ministry of Revenue and Customs, Tonga, checked Travellers who are citizens of the following countries may be issued a 30 day visitor visa on arrival into Tonga:

Visa required: India, China, Indonesia and 145 more

148 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Tonga, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Ministry of Revenue and Customs, Tonga, checked Citizens of all other countries need visas to enter Tonga (prior to arrival).

Where to apply

A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Tonga, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Tonga?

It depends on your passport: 50 get a visa on arrival and 148 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Tonga?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Tonga (Ministry of Revenue and Customs, Tonga, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Tonga?

Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival (30 days); Return ticket and sufficient funds; passport valid 6 months. (Ministry of Revenue and Customs, Tonga, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Sources and changes

  1. Immigration and general services (Ministry of Revenue and Customs)revenue.gov.to · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: passports and visas (Government of Tonga)gov.to · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Revenue and Customs, Tonga. No change since.

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