South Africa passport → Tonga

Do South African citizens need a visa for Tonga?

Visa required in advance

South African passport holders need a visa for Tonga, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, 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

South AfricaVisa 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 South African passport holders

SamoaVisa on arrival90 days
TuvaluVisa on arrival30 days
NauruVisa required

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Tonga?

South African passport holders need a visa for Tonga, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can South African citizens stay in Tonga?

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

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Tonga?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 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.