United States
Tonga
Tonga visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
Tonga issues US citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 31 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 31 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tongaconsul.com
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 States
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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 the United States 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).
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Tonga
US citizens may stay in Tonga for up to 31 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tonga.
How US citizens apply
US 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 States
The United States requires Tongan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Tonga?
Tonga issues US citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 31 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can US citizens stay in Tonga?
US 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 States?
The United States requires Tongan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can US citizens enter Tonga visa-free?
No; US 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.