Asia and Oceania

Tonga
Still current at: 26 November 2009 Updated: 29 September 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Natural disaster Section (Areas affected by the Tsunami) The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Entry requirements

Visas

As a British passport holder visiting Tonga as a tourist or on business you are normally given permission to enter the country for a period not exceeding 30 days, provided that you are in possession of a passport valid for a minimum of six months from the date of entry, an onward air or sea ticket, adequate funds and relevant health certificates. If you wish to extend your stay you must obtain permission from the Principal Immigration Officer.

Passport validity

Passports should be valid for a minimum of six months from the date of entry into Tonga.

Travelling with children

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country.

For further information on exactly what is required please contact the Immigration Division:

Head of Immigration Division

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

PO ox 821

Nuku'alofa

TONGA

Tel: +676 26 969; Fax: +676 26 971