Visit to Tonga: visa-free for some nationalities, or entry permit (entry visa) applied for in advance
The Government of Tonga says visa rules depend on nationality: citizens of some countries can enter visa-free for short stays, while others must apply for an entry permit before arriving. The Tonga High Commission in Canberra processes entry permits by email, issuing them as a letter, with a processing fee of AUD 69 or TOP 69 and 15 working days' processing. People who plan to set up a business may enter on a visitor's visa but must tell Tonga Immigration in writing in advance.
Visiting Tonga
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Life in Tonga
Money
3
Currency
Tongan Paʻanga
TOP
Tongan Paʻanga
Cost of living
78
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
10–25%
Income tax (national)
Consumption tax 15%
Tax-free up to TOP 12,000; 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25% above TOP 70,000 (rates from 1 July 2021).
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Tourists, family visitors and people exploring business in Tonga, especially nationals of countries that must apply before arrival.
Eligibility
Nationality
Citizens of certain countries may enter Tonga visa-free for short stays; others must apply for a visa in advance (Government of Tonga portal).
Concrete reason for visit
The reason for visiting Tonga must be concrete and substantiated.
Funds and itinerary
Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay and an itinerary.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementVisa history and sponsor
- Document checklistEntry visa application form (fully completed and signed)
- FeesEntry permit processing fee
The full requirements are for members
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- 1 more requirement
- 4 documents
- 1 fee
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
Places to visit in Tonga
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Other routes to Tonga
- Work permitsEmployment visa / employment permit
- Status in-countryResidency Visa (Tongan ancestry or spouse) and Assured Income (retirement) Visa
Visit & tourism in other countries
- TürkiyeTourist e-Visa (or consular tourist visa) for Türkiye
- Trinidad & TobagoVisitor entry, eVisa and extension of stay
- TuvaluVisiting Tuvalu
- TaiwanVisitor Visa (and visa-exempt entry) for tourism and short visits
- TanzaniaOrdinary (single-entry) visa for tourism, online or on arrival
- UkraineShort-stay visa (type C) and electronic visa
