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How to get a Tonga visa from Ghana

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Ghanaian passport holders travelling to Tonga.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Tonga.

Business visa

Processing time14 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$101

Tourist visa

Processing time14 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$101

Application requirements

Documents Ghanaian applicants need to provide.

  • A valid passport.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Copy of return flight ticket
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.

Visa type details

Tourist visa

  • This is the type of visa issued to persons intending to visit Tonga for tourism purposes.
  • You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
  • All visitors to Tonga must carry a valid passport.
  • Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter into Tonga.
  • Visa applicants intending to visit a friend or family need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Tonga.
  • This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
  • During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
  • You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires and present documents that show you have the intention to do so.
  • This visa does not permit travelers to take up paid employment while in the country.

Business visa

  • This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Tonga for business purposes.
  • Unlike other Non-Tourist Visa, the Tonga business visa is issued for at least a month up to 1 year— for whole five years at a time.
  • You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Tongan company you will be visiting.
  • This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
  • If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
  • If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
  • Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
  • You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
  • It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.

Where to apply

Tonga embassy & visa application centers in Ghana.

Accra

AddressThere is currently no Embassy of Tonga in Ghana. Applicants are advised to use consulates in neighboring countries for their applications.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the currency used in Tonga?

The currency used in Tonga is the Tongan paʻanga.

Where is Tonga located?

Tonga is an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, directly south of Samoa and about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.

How rich is Tonga?

Tonga’s economic freedom score is 57.7, making its economy the 108th freest in the 2019 Index. Poverty in Tonga was not historically a concern, but over the years, the country's economy has become vulnerable.

How safe is Tonga to travel to?

Crime levels in Tonga are relatively low, although pretty crime, such as property theft does occur.

What is the capital of Tonga?

In 1875, when Tonga's constitution was formalized, Nuku'alofa was chosen as the country's capital.

Tonga embassy in Ghana All Ghana visa requirements
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Tonga visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.