Tonga
South Korea
South Korea visa for Tongan citizens
Entry requirement
Tongan citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South Korean citizens travelling to Tonga
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Travel advice for South Korea
- 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.
Tongan citizens planning a trip to South Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Tongan citizens can stay in South Korea
Tongan citizens may stay in South Korea for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.
South Korea’s neighbours for Tongan citizens
North Korea requires Tongan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Tonga
South Korean citizens receive their visa for Tonga at the border; it covers up to 31 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Tongan citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Tongan citizens stay in South Korea?
Tongan citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 30 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Tonga?
South Korean citizens receive their visa for Tonga at the border; it covers up to 31 days.
Can Tongan citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
Yes, Tongan citizens can enter South Korea without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.