Tonga Beach Holidays

You can visit Tonga without a pre-arranged visa for up to 30 days and will get a free visa on arrival.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Tonga.

Be prepared to show an onward or return ticket to border officials upon arrival.

Be prepared to show evidence of sufficient funds, such as a bank statement, to border officials upon arrival.

Be prepared to show evidence of confirmed accommodation, like a hotel booking, to border officials upon arrival.

You must declare any personal valuables worth 500 Tongan pa'angas or more upon entry.

Declare cash or travellers cheques on the customs form if the value is more than 10,000 pa'angas.

Do not leave bags unattended as petty theft is fairly common.

Topless sunbathing or nudity in public is illegal and can result in a fine or prison sentence.

Swimwear is only acceptable on the beach or by streams and waterfalls, not in other public areas.

Drinking alcohol in public is illegal, except in bars or restaurants, and drunken behaviour will draw negative attention.

Take local advice before swimming or surfing as tides can produce powerful currents and there have been fatal accidents on popular beaches.

Using a mobile phone while driving is illegal.

It is illegal to swim or kayak with whales unless on a licensed boat with a certified guide, with severe penalties for offenders.