Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Tonga.
- SHORT STAYVISA ON ARRIVALVISA-EXEMPTVisitor's Visa (Visa on Arrival / Visa-Free Entry)For travellers from visa-exempt nationalities coming for tourism, visiting family and friends, or attending conferences, issued free on arrival.View visa details
- SHORT STAYPRE-ARRIVALVISA-REQUIREDEntry Visa (Advance Visitor Visa for Visa-Required Nationals)For a short visit to Tonga by travellers from visa-required nationalities, who must obtain this visa in advance before travelling.View visa details
- WORKPUBLIC OR PRIVATEPAID OR VOLUNTARYEmployment Visa (Work Permit)The main route for non-Tongan citizens taking up paid, voluntary or charitable work in the public or private sector.View visa details
- STUDYALL LEVELSStudent VisaFor young people coming to study in Tonga at primary, secondary or tertiary level.View visa details
- FAMILYTONGAN HERITAGESPOUSEResidency VisaA residence route mainly for people with Tongan heritage or a Tongan spouse who wish to live in Tonga without an entry visa.View visa details
- BUSINESSSET UP AND RUNBusiness VisaFor non-Tongan citizens or foreign companies wishing to set up and run a business in Tonga.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTRETIREESOVERSEAS INCOMEAssured Income VisaA residency route for non-Tongan retirees with a regular overseas pension or fund income.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTNATURALISATIONCitizenship by NaturalisationBecoming a Tongan citizen through naturalisation, governed by the Nationality Act and Naturalization Regulations.View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
You can book a consultation with an immigration specialist who can talk you through your options, answer questions about your circumstances and help guide you through the process.
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