🇸🇿→🇹🇴Eswatini→Tonga

For leisure, family visits, attending workshops/conferences, or government aid projects. Holders may not take up employment, business, or study.

• Free on arrival for nationals of visa-waiver countries (31 days for most; 90 days for Schengen nationals; 60 days for UAE nationals; 30 days for Chinese nationals).
• Extendable up to 6 months total.
• Non-waiver nationals must apply in advance at the embassy (fee: USD 69, processing 5 working days).

For nationals not on the visa-waiver list who wish to visit Tonga for leisure, family visits, or short-term purposes. A letter of authority must be obtained before travel.

• Non-refundable processing fee of USD 69.
• Requires valid passport, return itinerary, proof of funds, passport photo, and clear reason for visit.
• Employment, business, and study are prohibited on this visa.

For non-Tongan citizens or foreign companies wishing to set up or operate a business in Tonga.

• Must be obtained before entering Tonga - visitor visa holders are prohibited from undertaking business activities.
• Processing approximately one month.
• Requires support letter from Ministry of Labour, Commerce & Industries, medical report, and police clearance.
• For 2+ year businesses, additional documents include business plan and financial investment evidence.

For non-Tongan citizens seeking paid or voluntary/charitable employment in Tonga's public or private sectors.

• Processing takes approximately one month.
• Requires letter of support from Ministry of Labour, Commerce & Industries, medical report, police clearance, and character references.
• For employment of 2+ years without repatriation clause, a TOP 1,000 bond per person may be required.
• Additional documentation (employment contract, professional qualifications, employer business license) needed for long-term positions.

For students aged 18 or younger intending to attend school in Tonga at any level of education.

• Issued for up to one year, renewable.
• Requires written acceptance from educational institution, proof of tuition payment, sponsor financial support documentation, and a signed declaration from the principal of previous school.
• Processing approximately one month.

For non-Tongan passport holders seeking to retire in Tonga with a proven regular overseas pension or passive income.

• Requires proof of minimum annual income of TOP 10,000 from an overseas pension or fund.
• Valid for 2 years or more, renewable.
• Work, study, and business activities are prohibited.
• Overstay penalty: TOP 1,500.
• Requires medical report, police clearance, and two character references.

For persons with Tongan ancestry, former Tongan citizenship, or marriage to a Tongan national who wish to live in Tonga without applying for a recurring entry visa.

• Fee is USD 115 for adults (18+) and USD 54.50 for minors.
• Requires proof of connection to Tonga (birth certificate, marriage certificate, or spouse's Tongan passport).
• For minors: certified birth certificate plus parent's Tongan ancestry documentation.
• Sponsor letter required confirming financial support for maintenance, medical, and accommodation.
• No investment amount required.