Visit World - Russian Citizens Traveling to Tonga: Entry Rules, Visa Requirements & Regulations

All visitors must have a passport valid for 6 months.

Citizens of the following countries do NOT need to apply for a visa to enter Tonga. Upon arrival, they will be issued a free 31-day visitor visa, which can be extended for up to six months. If any of the countries listed below are Schengen member states, they will receive an automatic 90-day visa upon arrival.

Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Canada
Mainland China
Cook Islands (New Zealand)
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominika
Estonia
Federated States of Micronesia
Fiji
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kiribati
Korea
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Monaco
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia (French)
New Zealand
Niue (NZ)
Norway
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
Samoa
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Spain
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Sweden
Switzerland
Tahiti (French)
Tokelau (New Zealand)
Turkey
Tuvalu
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States of America
Vanuatu
Wallis and Futuna (French)

Tonga for passport holders from countries that need to apply for a Visitor Visa before arrival:

Duly completed application form - incomplete forms will result in a delay or rejection
A passport with a validity period of at least 6 months
2 color photos
The reason for visiting Tonga must be specific and justified
The applicant's signature must be sent by e-mail to the immigration office
Proof of sufficient funds to support your stay in Tonga
Confirmed round-trip tickets
Accommodation details (hotel reservation or letter of invitation (if you are visiting family or friends))

Visitors holding a non-Tongan passport are advised that they are not permitted to work, engage in business or attend courses while in the Kingdom on a visitor visa. All non-Tongan passport holders should ensure that their visas remain valid for the duration of their stay in the Kingdom. Persons who breach the Immigration Act may be prosecuted and subject to a term of imprisonment or a fine.

Tonga does not have a special category of transit visas, but travelers passing through Tonga may be eligible for a 72-hour transit permit upon arrival, depending on the circumstances and provided they have proof of onward travel.

Requirements:

Microchip for animals

Tonga doesn’t require your pet to be identified using a pet microchip, but it is recommended that you chip your pet and register your contact information. If your pet doesn't have a registered microchip, make sure that your pets wear identification tags and have the owner's contact information.

Vaccinations

Dogs and cats entering Tonga must be vaccinated against rabies no later than 21 days and no earlier than 12 months before entering the country. Dogs should be vaccinated against plague, hepatitis, canine parvovirus, echinococcosis-hydatidosis. Cats should be vaccinated against feline panleukopenia, feline viral rhinotracheitis/calicivirus, and echinococcosis-hydatidosis.

Rabies titer test

A rabies titer test isn’t required to enter Tonga from any country. Health certificate USDA or CFIA approved dog or cat certificate is required if you are traveling from the United States or Canada. If you are not traveling from any of these countries, your country's government agency responsible for importing and exporting animals must approve the forms.

Import permission

To bring a dog or cat to Tonga, you must first submit an application form to the Tonga Ministry of Agriculture and food.

Entry to Tonga by air

Pets must be imported to Tonga via Fua'amotu International Airport. Prior notification of flight arrival must be sent to the Tonga Veterinary Service at least 24 hours prior to arrival. Then an inspection is carried out by an inspector who checks the animal and documents. If all the documents are in order and the veterinarian recognizes the animal as healthy, it will be released within a few hours. There is a fee for verification. Whenever you travel to another country, such as Tonga, it is always advisable to have a specific document certifying ownership of your pet. All domestic dogs and cats shouldn’t show signs of a human-transmitted disease when checked at the airport of entry. If your dog or cat is in poor health, you may need an additional checkup with a licensed veterinarian at your expense.

Puppies and kittens

Unvaccinated puppies and kittens aren’t allowed to enter Tonga. Rabies vaccination should be done no earlier than 3 months. Puppies and kittens should wait at least 21 days after being vaccinated against rabies before entering Tonga.

Import and export of national or foreign currency isn’t restricted.

People over the age of 18 are allowed duty – free import into Tonga of up to 200 cigarettes, up to 250 g of cigars or 250 g of leaf tobacco; strong alcoholic beverages-no more than 1 liter (only for people aged 21 years and older), a reasonable amount of perfume products, personal belongings, as well as one photo or video camera.

It is prohibited to import weapons, ammunition, pornography, as well as drugs and medicines containing narcotic substances without the appropriate permission. The import of birds, animals, fruits and plants requires a special phytosanitary certificate issued by the Veterinary Department of the Government of Tonga. It is forbidden to export representatives of flora and fauna, some valuable handicrafts, as well as corals raised from the bottom of the sea.

To drive a car in Tonga, every foreign driver must obtain a Tonga driver's license. Any visitor who has a valid driver's license issued in their country of residence may be issued a Tongan driver's license by the Tongan general licensing authority, which entitles them to drive a car of the same class as their national driver's license. In addition to the set fee, the main licensing authority may assign the applicant to take a driving test.

Any foreign visitor who imports a car of which they own into the Kingdom must notify the main licensing authority within 48 hours of importation. The owner must provide information about the registration of the car and license plates of the vehicle in the country where his car was last registered. The vehicle will be exempt from registration and licensing until 6 months from the date of last importation of the vehicle into Tonga.

Automobile traffic is carried out on the left side of the road.

The minimum driving age is 18 years.

The permitted blood alcohol level is 0.08%.

Car rental

People using a rental car in Tonga must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license. You must also obtain a temporary local driver's license before the car rental company allows you to drive.

Police - 992

Fire Department - 993

Ambulance Service - 999

Emergency hospital - +(676) 70203

You can find Tongan Embassies in different countries at the following link: https://www.embassy-worldwide.com/country/tonga/

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