FAQ FOR TRAVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO TONGA

Visa/Permit

Click here to view a list of countries and visa requiements.

Visitors that arrive in Tonga with a passport validity of less than 6 months will have to pay $230.00TOP to the Tongan immigration office. 

All passport is to be valid more than 6 months.

Yes, Visitors should contact Tongan Immigration office regarding visa extension a month prior to their visa expiration date.

Click here to view the Visa entry checklist.

Driver’s License And Transportation In Tonga

You can apply for a Tongan Driver’s License after driving in Tonga for a period of 12 months

You will only need your National Driver’s License for conversion to Tongan Driver’s License

It depends on your driver’s license and what vehicle you’re registered to drive

Health Services And Safety

Language

Weather And Seasons

Tonga is a tropical island archipelago with two seasons 

Wet/Summer Season: Dec-April 24°(75°F) 

Dry/Winter Season: May-Nov 29°C (84°F)

 

July to November- Tourist Season

Time Zone

Banking

Tonga Development Bank TDB

Bank of South Pacific BSP

Australia New Zealand Bank ANZ 

MBF bank

Telecommunications

Yes, Tonga Communication Corporation & Digicel

Yes, some are at their destinated accommodations

Apparel

Electricity

Clearing customs

On our passenger arrival card, it displays items allowed and not allowed to be brought into Tonga

Passenger Arrival Card