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Tonga passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Tonga passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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82Visa-free
42eVisa
28Visa on arrival
46Visa required

Tonga passport at a glance

With a Tonga passport you can enter 82 destinations visa-free and 28 with a visa on arrival, so 110 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 42 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 46 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Tonga

Do Tonga passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Tonga passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa-free (30 days)
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Tonga passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa13111614
Asia1081815
Europe38034
North America14135
Oceania4711
South America3117

Longest visa-free stays

Where Tonga passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 82
eVisa 42
Visa on arrival 28
Visa required 46

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Tonga passport holders visit without a visa?

Tonga passport holders can visit 82 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Tanzania, Rwanda and others. Adding the 28 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 110 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Tonga passport holders?

28 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Tonga passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Tonga passport holders travel with an eVisa?

42 destinations let Tonga passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Tonga passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Tonga passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Tonga passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Tonga passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Tonga passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Tonga passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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