→ Tonga visa for Cape Verdean citizens
For citizens of Cape Verde dreaming of Tonga’s pristine shores, a visa is required, with five distinct categories available, including visitor, business, work, student, and family options. The journey itself is remarkable, spanning nearly 19,000 kilometers across the globe, meaning you'll traverse numerous time zones, arriving in a nation that greets each new day hours before the Atlantic archipelago. Travelers should budget for an application fee, often around $80 USD, and plan for multiple connecting flights, typically through Europe or North America, then via major Pacific hubs like Auckland or Nadi, before reaching Tonga's main island of Tongatapu.
Visa required· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Funds proof
- Required
Visa options
TouristVisitor’s Visa / Free Visa on Arrival (up to 31 days)
31d$0valid 1mo
TouristVisa-Exempt Entry (Schengen/EEA/Swiss – up to 90 days in any 180 days)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristVisa-Exempt Entry (United Arab Emirates – up to 60 days)
60d$0multiple-entryvalid 2mo
TouristVisa-Exempt Entry (China – up to 30 days)
30d$0multiple-entryvalid 1mo
TouristVisa-Exempt Entry (Israel – up to 90 days)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 3mo
TouristVisitor’s Visa (Visa on Arrival – countries eligible for free 31‑day visa)
31d$0valid 1mo
FamilyResidency Visa / Residence Permit (based on Tongan ancestry, former citizen or marriage)
multiple-entry
Apply TouristVisa free entry (or visa on arrival) for 30 days
30d$0valid 1mo