Tongan visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. passport holders visiting Tonga for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Tonga for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Tonga e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Tonga visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
Tonga tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Tonga.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Tonga.
If you are looking for Tonga visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Tonga nearest your place of residence.
- Honolulu: The Consulate General of Tonga in Honolulu, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 45 minutes)
Tonga visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Tonga diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Tonga from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7,350 | N/A |
| 2009 | 6,718 | -8.60% |
| 2010 | 6,924 | 3.07% |
| 2011 | 6,762 | -2.34% |
| 2012 | 6,968 | 3.05% |
| 2013 | 7,085 | 1.68% |
| 2014 | 7,409 | 4.57% |
| 2015 | 7,909 | 6.75% |
| 2016 | 8,688 | 9.85% |
| 2017 | 9,188 | 5.76% |
| 2018 | 7,938 | -13.60% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Tonga & United States comparison
Tonga's area is approximately 720 km2 (277 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 12704.75 times bigger than Tonga.
As of October 2025, Tonga's population is ~111772 people - 340,655,457 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Tonga & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Tonga | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 111,772 | 340,767,229 | 340.7 million fewer people live in Tonga than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 10 | 273 | Tonga has 263 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 88 | 134 | Tonga passport holders visit 46 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 7 | 1147 | Tongan hosts 1140 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Tonga in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Tonga in 2018 was approximately 7,938.
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