🇹🇴 Tonga for 🇫🇯 FJ citizens

Tongan immigration guidance and multiple foreign government advisories state that passports should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Travellers arriving with less than 6 months validity may be charged an additional fee by Tongan immigration according to Tonga Tourism FAQ.

Tonga Immigration / Revenue explicitly requires a valid return or onward ticket as a condition for issuing a visitor visa on arrival. Foreign government advisories (e.g. UK FCDO, US Department of State) also note that an onward or return ticket may be requested on arrival.

Tonga Immigration / Revenue states that issuance of visitor visa on arrival is conditional on the officer being satisfied that the traveller has sufficient funds to maintain themselves. UK and US advisories similarly mention that proof of sufficient funds may be requested on arrival.

All travellers are required to complete an arrival card for immigration and customs; some sources mention a passenger arrival card and emerging digital arrival processes. Details and format may change; travellers should follow airline and official Tongan instructions provided before or during travel.

Some sources for Tongan visas mention a recent passport-sized photograph for applications; border officers may not routinely request this for visa-on-arrival but it is prudent to carry one.

UK government guidance notes that border officials may ask for confirmed accommodation such as a hotel booking or invitation letter. Tongan official site lists general conditions of entry but does not always spell out accommodation proof; requirement may be applied at officer discretion.