How to get a Tonga visa from Indonesia

The Tongan tourist visa is issued to Indonesians looking to travel to Tonga for tourism and visitation purposes.

This visa is valid for 30 days but can be extended to 90 days.

Thais traveling to Tonga for visitation purposes should provide invitation letters.

If you are visiting friends or family, you are required to provide proof of accommodation in the form of a hotel reservation.

Proof of a return ticket is required. The immigration officer might not allow you to enter the country without one.

You are subject to local laws while in Tonga. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested or imprisoned.

If traveling with prescription medication, check with the Ministry of Health to ensure the medication is legal and available in Tonga. Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging with your doctor’s prescription.

Travelers are required to abide by the following laws:

• It is illegal for men or women to go topless in public.
• Wearing black in Tonga means that you are in mourning, so it’s wise to avoid wearing this color if you’re not grieving.
• Currency restriction for entry into Tonga is Tongan Pa’anga (TOP) $10,000.
• Visitors are required to have a maximum remittance of TOP $10,000 via bank/financial institution. Approval is required for higher amounts.
  
• Tourists are not allowed to travel to Tonga on a Sunday. Tonga follows the sabbath day rule very strictly.

• Indonesians traveling to Tonga for business purposes can apply for the Tonga business visa.
• This visa is valid for 30 days but is extendable to 90 days.
• Indonesians are allowed to start up a business in Tonga using the issued business visa.
• A business letter from the sending company specifying the purpose of the visit in Tonga is required.
• Copy of a recent bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds must be provided.
• Original business letter from the host company in Tonga explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel and guaranteeing sufficient funds is required.
• New businesses must register for Income Tax if earning more than 7,000 Tongan Pa'anga per annum and should also register for Consumption Tax.
• The Tongan government has identified its growth areas as agriculture, fisheries, and tourism, although there are lots of opportunities for new business in infrastructure, building and construction, freight, and renewable energy.
• A local lawyer can be helpful in securing land leases and navigating immigration and working visa requirements for any foreign worker who might need to be based in Tonga.
• If you are starting up a business in Tonga, you should be prepared to spend money on training and mentoring the local labor force who are keen to work and willing to learn.

Tonga, in general, is a safe country to visit, though late nights and booze can be a bad mix: the big boys sometimes brawl in the bars. Dogs can be aggressive: cross the street to avoid packs.