Tonga visa for Maltese citizens

Enjoy your upcoming 90-day visa-free stay in Tonga as a Maltese passport holder! While no visa is technically required, remember to factor in the significant journey, as flights from Malta to the islands often involve multiple layovers and can take upwards of 30 hours. You'll also want to be mindful of the currency exchange between the Euro and the Tongan Paʻanga, and consider the substantial time difference when booking any onward travel or coordinating with home.

Visa-free90d 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 / Entry Permit (Pre‑arranged – general visitors)
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
TouristVisitor’s Visa (Visa on Arrival – countries eligible for free 31‑day visa)
31d$0valid 1mo
StudentStudent Visa
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkEmployment Visa / Work Permit (generic category)
multiple-entry
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visa / Entry Permit (generic category)
multiple-entry
Apply
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
TouristVisitor's Visa (Required prior to arrival)
30dvalid 1mo
Apply

90 days within any 180 day period

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