Tonga for citizens of New Zealand

🔑 How to enter to Tonga from New Zealand

To enter Tonga, New Zealand citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Tonga, check whether your New Zealand passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Tonga and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your New Zealand passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your New Zealand passport. You are allowed to stay in Tonga for 31 days.

✅ Requirements for New Zealand citizens to visit Tonga with tourist visa

• New Zealand citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Tonga. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of New Zealand citizens on the territory of Tonga is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of New Zealand require a visa to visit the Tonga?

   New Zealand citizens do not need a visa to visit the Tonga.

2. How long New Zealand citizens are allowed to stay in Tonga without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Tonga for citizens of New Zealand for a visa-free stay is 31 days.

3. What happens if a New Zealand passport holder stays in Tonga longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Tonga is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Tonga is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of New Zealand need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Tonga without a visa?

   Tongan immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for New Zealand citizens to enter Tonga without a visa?

   New Zealand citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Tonga.

6. Can New Zealand work or study during the visa-free stay in Tonga?

   The Tonga visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Tonga New Zealand citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.