New Zealand
Tonga
Tonga visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand 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 7 November 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 New Zealand
TongaNew Zealand Visa required New Zealand 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.
Before travelling from New Zealand to Tonga, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Tonga
New Zealand citizens may stay in Tonga for up to 31 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tonga.
How New Zealand citizens apply
New Zealand 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 New Zealand
New Zealand requires Tongan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Tonga?
New Zealand citizens receive their visa for Tonga at the border; it covers up to 31 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Tonga?
New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
New Zealand requires Tongan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Tonga visa-free?
No; New Zealand citizens need a visa on arrival in Tonga.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.