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Everything You Need To Know About A Tonga Visa

tonga-visa-image Citizens of the UK and holders of an official British passport do not require any prior authorization to enter Tonga if they are entering the nation for tourism purposes. You can enter the nation only with your passport and a few other additional documents, after which a visit visa on arrival is stamped on your passport.

However, for business-related activities, you do need to apply for a visa prior to your travel dates.

So, here are the major types of visa granted to British citizens:

Visit Visa on Arrival
Regular Business Visa

Visit Visa on Arrival

A visitor’s VOA allows you to enter Tonga for spending a vacation, embarking on a leisurely trip, or for meeting family and relatives. It comes with a validity of 30 days, which can be extended to an additional period of 6 months by applying for the permission with the Principal Immigration Officer.

In order to avail the VOA facility, please ensure that you carry the following documents:

An official British passport, which is valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Tonga. It should also contain a minimum of two blank pages
Evidence displaying that you have sufficient funds to sustain your stay in Tonga
Proof of onward or return airline tickets
Valid documentation specifying the exact nature of the trip
Necessary documents required for the next destination

Note: Your passport can have a lesser validity if it is an ordinary Tongan passport (when you hold dual citizenship) or Diplomatic/ Official Tonga/ Tonga National Passports. However, they must be valid up to the date you arrive in Tonga.

Once you have all the above documents, present them to the immigration officer at the port of entry. After verification, he/she shall stamp a visa on arrival on your passport. This visa is completely free and you do not need to pay additional fees to obtain one.

Note: Confirm with your airline if they allow boarding without a visa. Secondly, go through your itinerary and check if you have connecting flights and if either of the overseas nations requires a separate transit visa.

Regular Business Visa

If you are traveling to Tonga for attending a meeting, conference, or seminar, you cannot do so while holding a visitor’s VOA. You need to apply for a regular business visa via the embassy, which arrives in multiple entries and is valid for 90 days.

It is mandatory that an application for a business visa is done in person. The requirements for this category of visa are highly volatile and hence, we recommend you contact the embassy for further assistance.

Below are the contact details:

ADDRESS

Tongan High Commission in London, United Kingdom

36 Molyneux Street

London W1H 5BQ

United Kingdom

TELEPHONE(+44) 20 7724 5828

FAX(+44) 20 7723 9074

EMAILsonatat@tongahighcom.co.uk

office@tongahighcom.co.uk

You should also note that you cannot use a business visa to take up employment, schooling or study courses while in Tonga. You should also ensure that your passport is valid during your stay period in the nation. If you breach any of these Immigration Acts, you may be prosecuted and subjected to a term of imprisonment or a heavy fine or sometimes, both.

Transiting via Tonga

You do not need a visa to transit through Tonga, provided you remain in the international transit area of the airport. You must continue your journey on the same flight or the first connecting flight.

You should additionally carry a valid passport, have proof of onward/return airline tickets, and possess all the documents required for the next destination. If a visa is required for your next destination, you should keep it handy. Additionally, confirm with your airline if boarding is allowed without a visa.

UK Emergency Travel Documents

In the stray incident that you happen to lose your passport during your stay in Tonga, you can apply for UK Emergency Travel Documents. ETDs are accepted by Tongan immigration officials at points of entry, airside transit and exit from Tonga.

Laws and Customs in Tonga

Tonga is an extremely religious and conservative country. So, try to follow a modest dress code and respect their local customs and culture.

The nation’s residents strictly follow the Sabbath. And on Sundays, if you undertake recreational activities outside your hotel/resort, it may be seen as offensive by the residents.

Again, homosexuality is illegal and LGBT activities may result in prosecution. The import, export, and usage of illegal drugs can earn a penalty of 30 years in prison and a heavy fine.

Do note that Tonga does not have any British diplomatic representation and hence if you fall in any problem, you shall receive limited consular assistance. The nearest office is that of the British High Commission in Suva, Fiji, which extends support to British travelers.

Health certificates

Many regions in Tonga hold a risk of Zika virus transmission. Therefore, ensure that you carry travel and medical insurance before you travel.

The country has limited medical facilities and even for the most basic health issues, medical evacuation becomes necessary. So make sure that your health insurance covers air-ambulance evacuation as well.