United Kingdom
Tonga
Tonga visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tonga, valid for stays of 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 the United Kingdom
TongaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom 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.
British 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 British citizens can stay in Tonga
British citizens may stay in Tonga for up to 31 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tonga.
How British citizens apply
British 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 the United Kingdom
Tongan citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Tonga?
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tonga, valid for stays of up to 31 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Tonga?
British 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 the United Kingdom?
Tongan citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Can British citizens enter Tonga visa-free?
No; British 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.