🇹🇴Tonga Visa for New Zealand Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa on arrival31 days max stay

New Zealand passport holders can get a visa on arrival for Tonga (up to 31 days), so no visa is needed before travelling.

Visitor visa issued on arrival, free of charge, extendable up to 6 months Reclassified visa_free -> visa_on_arrival: the official Tonga Embassy page states a visitor visa is formally issued upon arrival at the border (free of charge), which matches visa-on-arrival, not visa-free.

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Entering Tonga on a New Zealand passport

  • → Obtain your visa at the Tonga border/airport on arrival; carry the required fee and documents. Apply here ↗

Tonga visa cost for New Zealand citizens

Visitor visa on arrival (eligible nationalities)

Fee not published by Tonga

30 daysofficial source
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Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Tonga visa for New Zealand citizens — FAQ

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Tonga?

New Zealand passport holders can get a visa on arrival for Tonga (up to 31 days), so no visa is needed before travelling.

How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Tonga?

New Zealand passport holders can stay in Tonga for up to 31 days per entry under the current visa on arrival arrangement.

What documents do New Zealand citizens need for Tonga?

A passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Tonga visa category.

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