→ Tonga visa for Japanese citizens
As a Japan passport holder, you'll find entering Tonga delightfully straightforward with visa on arrival, allowing for a generous 31-day stay for tourism. While the visa itself is complimentary, you'll want to factor in the cost of your flight, which typically involves one stop, likely in Auckland, New Zealand, adding a few hours to your journey across the vast Pacific. Remember that Tonga operates UTC+13, meaning you'll be jumping forward 4 hours from Japan's time, and the Tongan Pa'anga is the local currency.
Visa on arrival31d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Blank pages
- 1+
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Funds proof
- Required
- Health insurance
- Not 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