Tonga for citizens of Samoa

🔑 How to enter to Tonga from Samoa

To enter Tonga, Samoan 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 Samoan 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 Samoan passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Samoan passport.

✅ Requirements for Samoan citizens to visit Tonga with tourist visa

• Samoan 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 Samoan citizens on the territory of Tonga is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

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

   Samoan citizens do not need a visa to visit the Tonga.

2. What happens if a Samoan 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.

3. Do citizens of Samoa 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.

4. What documents are required for Samoan citizens to enter Tonga without a visa?

   Samoan 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.

5. Can Samoan 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 Samoan citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.