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Tonga visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Tonga? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Polynesia | Continent: Oceania

Tonga flag
32Visa-free
0eVisa
37Visa on arrival
129Visa required

Tonga entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 32 can enter Tonga visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 37 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 129 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

69 of 198 passports can travel to Tonga without arranging anything before departure.

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Tonga entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Tonga
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa-free (90 days)
FranceVisa-free (90 days)
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippinesVisa required

Tonga visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Tonga.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa01053
Asia39039
Europe295011
North America08015
Oceania01300
South America01011

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 32
Visa on arrival 37
Visa required 129

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Tonga?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 32 can enter visa-free, 37 can get a visa on arrival and 129 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Tonga without a visa?

32 passports have visa-free access to Tonga, including United Arab Emirates, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Tonga offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 37 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Tonga. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do Pacific passport holders need a visa for Tonga?

Of 13 passports from Oceania, 13 can enter Tonga visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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