Malta passport → Tonga
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Tonga?
Visa-free entry90 days
Maltese passport holders can visit Tonga without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Tonga at a glance
- Capital
- Nuku'alofa
- Currency
- Tongan paʻanga (TOP)
- Languages
- English, Tongan
- Calling code
- +676
- Region
- Polynesia
Tonga for other passports
- MaltaVisa-free90 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 Maltese passport holders
Common questions
Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Tonga?
Maltese passport holders can visit Tonga without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Maltese citizens stay in Tonga?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Maltese citizens get a visa on arrival in Tonga?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Maltese citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Malta passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Maltese citizens (edited 30 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Tonga before you travel.