Tonga passport → Tanzania
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Visa-free entry90 days
Tongan passport holders can visit Tanzania 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.
Tanzania at a glance
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +255
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Tanzania for other passports
- TongaVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Tongan passport holders
Common questions
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Tongan passport holders can visit Tanzania without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Tongan citizens stay in Tanzania?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Tongan citizens get a visa on arrival in Tanzania?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Tongan citizens visit without a visa?
110 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Tonga passport ranks #40 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Tongan citizens (edited 12 Apr 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Tanzania before you travel.