Business & investor visas
Tongan Assured Income Visa
A residency route for non-Tongan retirees with a regular overseas pension or fund income.
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The USD $345 fee is the Tonga Embassy (Beijing) figure and may vary by mission; the TOP $10,000 income threshold and TOP $1,500 overstay penalty should be confirmed as current with the Immigration Division.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Tonga government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Assured Income Visa
- Route type
- Retirement / assured-income residency
- Income threshold
- Evidence of income of at least TOP $10,000 per year
- Validity
- 2 years or more, renewable
- Cost
- USD $345 at the Tonga Embassy in Beijing
- Mission-specific; may vary.
- Overstay penalty
- TOP $1,500
Who it is for
- Non-Tongan nationals wishing to retire in Tonga
- Applicants with a stable overseas pension or fund income
Requirements
- Recent passport photographs and a passport valid for at least 6 months
- Evidence of income of at least TOP $10,000 per year with supporting documents
- Medical report (within the last 6 months)
- Police clearance (within the last 3 months)
- Two character references
What you can do
- Reside in Tonga on a renewable basis
- You may NOT work, study or start a business on this visa
How to apply
- Submit the application and documents to a Tongan diplomatic mission or the Immigration Division
- Contact the Immigration Division in Nuku'alofa (+676 26969 / 26970) for guidance
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.