Ireland
Tonga
Tonga visa for Irish citizens
Entry requirement
Irish citizens receive their visa for Tonga at the border; it covers up to 31 days.
- Maximum stay
- 31 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Tonga visa?
Visitor's visa on arrival for visa waiver countries
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 or 31 days on arrival (90 days for Schengen nationals); up to six months with extensions
- Fee
- TOP 0
- Processing time
- At the port of entry
Tonga’s official sources list no fee for the visa on arrival. Processing time, as Tonga states it: At the port of entry. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 30 or 31 days on arrival (90 days for Schengen nationals); up to six months with extensions.
Tongan citizens travelling to Ireland
TongaIreland Visa-free, 90 days Ireland visa for citizens of Tonga
Travel advice for Tonga
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Irish citizens planning a trip to Tonga can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Tonga at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 1 December 2024), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Tonga (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Tonga (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Irish citizens can stay in Tonga
Irish citizens may stay in Tonga for up to 31 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tonga.
How Irish citizens apply
Irish citizens receive the visa for Tonga at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Tongan citizens travelling to Ireland
Ireland admits Tongan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Tonga?
Irish citizens receive their visa for Tonga at the border; it covers up to 31 days.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Tonga?
Irish citizens can stay in Tonga for up to 31 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Tonga visa on arrival cost?
Tonga’s official sources list no fee for the visa on arrival.
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Ireland admits Tongan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Irish citizens enter Tonga visa-free?
No; Irish citizens need a visa on arrival in Tonga.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.