Tonga
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of Tonga鈥檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Tonga set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Tongan High Commission in London.聽
Telephone: 020 7724 5828聽
Email: [email protected]
Passport validity requirements聽
To enter Tonga, your passport must have an 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.听听
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.聽
Visa requirements聽
You can visit Tonga without a pre-arranged visa for up to 30 days. Border officials will issue a free visa on when you arrive. You may need to show:聽
- an onward or return ticket聽
- sufficient funds 鈥� a bank statement is acceptable evidence
- confirmed accommodation such as a hotel booking or letter of invitation聽
Extending your visa聽
To extend your stay, contact the . Make sure you do not overstay your visa.聽
Vaccine requirements聽
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .听听
Customs rules聽
There are strict rules about . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, including all plant, animal and food products.聽
You must also declare any personal valuables worth 500 Tongan pa鈥檃ngas (about 拢160) or more.聽
Taking money into Tonga聽
Declare cash or travellers cheques on the customs declaration form if the value is more than 10,000 pa鈥檃ngas. You may need to pay duty.听听