Ireland passport → Tonga
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Tonga?
Visa on arrival31 days
Irish passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tonga for up to 31 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Tonga at a glance
- Capital
- Nuku'alofa
- Currency
- Tongan paʻanga (TOP)
- Languages
- English, Tongan
- Calling code
- +676
- Region
- Polynesia
Tonga for other passports
- IrelandVisa on arrival31 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival31 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival31 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free60 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival31 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Polynesia for Irish passport holders
Common questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Tonga?
Irish passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tonga for up to 31 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Tonga?
Up to 31 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Irish citizens visit without a visa?
159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ireland passport ranks #5 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.