Sao Tome and Principe passport → Tonga

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Tonga?

Visa required in advance

Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for Tonga, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Tonga at a glance

Capital: Nuku'alofa
Currency: Tongan paʻanga (TOP)
Languages: English, Tongan
Calling code: +676
Region: Polynesia

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Tonga for other passports

Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa required
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 Sao Tomean passport holders

SamoaVisa-free60 days
TuvaluVisa on arrival30 days
NauruVisa required

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Tonga?

Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for Tonga, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Tonga?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Sao Tomean citizens get a visa on arrival in Tonga?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Sao Tomean citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sao Tome and Principe passport ranks #71 of 93 (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.