🇲🇹→🇹🇴Malta→Tonga

multiple entry~$115

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.

365 days20-30d processing~$57.5valid 365d

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.

20-30d processing~$230

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.

multiple entry~$345valid 730d

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.