Where can Tonga passport holders travel?
You can visit 145 countries without applying at an embassy: 79 visa-free, 22 with a visa on arrival, 6 with an online eTA and 38 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
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Visa on arrival 22
eTA (online travel authorization) 6
eVisa (apply online) 38
Embassy visa required for 53 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Colombia, El Salvador, Eritrea, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Mali, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, North Macedonia, Oman, Paraguay, Philippines, Republic of the Congo, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, South Africa, Sudan, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Yemen
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Changing planes with a Tonga passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
No airport transit visa needed
United Kingdom
No airport transit visa needed
United States
US visa needed, even to change planes, and the US has suspended or restricted visas for this nationality (Proclamation 10998)
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less)
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Recent rule changes for Tonga passports

Thailand · 15 September 2026
Thailand ended visa-free entry for 21 nationalities: apply for a Thai e-Visa

Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)

Nicaragua · 16 February 2026
Nicaragua published new visa lists (Disposición 002-2026)

Cape Verde · 1 January 2026
Cabo Verde ended visa on arrival: get a visa from an embassy before you travel

United States · 1 January 2026
The US suspended tourist visas for your nationality (Proclamation 10998)
Articles for Tonga passport holders
- Europe · ETIAS start dateWhen does ETIAS start? No date yet, and not in 2026: who will need it
- Africa · 2026 round-upAfrica visa changes in 2026: Malawi, Cabo Verde, Chad and South Africa
- United States · Proclamation 10998US entry restrictions in 2026: which passports are affected by Proclamation 10998
- Nicaragua · Disposición No. 002-2026Nicaragua's new visa list: who is exempt and who needs approval before travel
Tonga passport: common questions
How many countries can Tonga passport holders visit without a visa?
Tonga passport holders can visit 145 countries without applying at an embassy: 79 visa-free, 22 with a visa on arrival, 6 with an online eTA and 38 with an eVisa. The other 53 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for Tonga passport holders?
Tonga passport holders can enter these 79 countries visa-free: Andorra, Angola, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Which countries give Tonga passport holders a visa on arrival?
Tonga passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 22 countries: Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Jordan, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste and Tuvalu. A fee may apply.
Where do Tonga passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Israel, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, South Korea, Suriname and United Kingdom. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Bahrain, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Mongolia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia, São Tomé and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Thailand, Togo, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help Tonga passport holders visit more countries?
Yes. Holding a valid visa opens more countries that Tonga passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 5 more with a US visa, 4 more with a UK visa and 4 more with a Schengen visa. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Where can Tonga passport holders with a Schengen residence permit, UK residence permit or US green card travel?
A valid residence permit opens more countries that Tonga passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 5 more with a US green card and 2 more with a Schengen residence permit. A Schengen residence permit allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the other Schengen countries. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Do Tonga passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: no airport transit visa needed. United Kingdom: no airport transit visa needed. United States: US visa needed, even to change planes, and the US has suspended or restricted visas for this nationality (Proclamation 10998). Canada: Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less). Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this Tonga passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.































































