Tonga visa requirements for Kenyans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting Tonga

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Tongan Visa.

  • A Kenyan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • 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 (2 x 2” dimension) 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.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Tonga Visa for Kenyans

Facts about Tonga

Tonga is one of the relatively untapped tourist destinations in the world. The country is unpolished and unfailingly authentic with an abundance of gorgeous beaches and resorts where tourists can engage themselves in a variety of activities. You can have fun snorkeling, diving, yachting, kayaking, fishing or just laze around on the beach. Whatever your choice of activity, you can be sure you will have a fun time in Tonga.
 
The number of visitors in Tonga sits at an average of just over 53,000 people. As Tonga comes up on people’s radar as a beautiful destination to have a lovely vacation, the number of visits to the country is bound to increase.
 
 Possession, usage, and trafficking of illegal drugs will result in jail sentences, community work or heavy fines.
 
Nationals of all Schengen area member states may enter Tonga visa-free up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Citizens of China may gain entry into the country visa-free for up to 30 days.

Types of Tonga Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Business visa 15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Tonga Visa

  • A Kenyan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • 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 (2 x 2” dimension) 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.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Tonga Tourist visa Tonga Business visa

Tonga Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Tongan tourist visa allows Kenyans to visit Tonga for tourism purposes. Activities that can be carried out by Kenyans include sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
  • This visa also doubles as a visitor’s visa. If you intend to meet up with friends and relatives in the country, you can do so using this visa.
  • The tourist visa is valid for 30 days, but it is extendable for another 30 days with a fee.
  • There is no straight flight from Kenya to Tonga, so travelers have to make a stop at the north of Auckland, New Zealand. Then they board a three-hour flight from there to Tonga.
  • Tonga is a very religious country, with a good majority of the people practicing Christianity.
  • Tourist travelers to Tonga are to take note of these 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.
    • Tourists are not allowed to travel to Tonga on a Sunday. Tonga follows the sabbath day rule very strictly.
  • Travelers should get vaccinated against the following:
    • Rabies.
    • Typhoid.
    • Polio.
    • Yellow fever.
    • Hepatitis B.
  • 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.
  • Anyone that breaches the Immigration Act may be prosecuted and subject to a term of imprisonment or fine or both.
  • Generally speaking, Tonga is a peaceful country with no major security concerns.

Tonga Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Tongan business visa is for Kenyans traveling to Tonga for the purpose of business.
  • Kenyans are allowed to start up a business in Tonga using the business visa.
  • 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. 
  • If you are traveling to Tonga for a business meeting you need the following documents:
    • Original, signed Kenyan passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity
    • One 2 x 2'' passport-sized photograph.
    •  Business letter from the sending company specifying the purpose of the visit in Tonga
    • Copy of a recent bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds
    •  Original business letter from the host company in Tonga explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel and guaranteeing sufficient funds.

Tonga Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

101.00 (USD)

Business visa

101.00 (USD)

Tonga Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Kenya

Location

Address

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Tonga does not have an embassy in Kenya. However, applicants can get their visa from the embassy of New Zealand in Kenya.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Tonga?

The Pa'anga is the currency of Tonga and is governed by the National Reserve Bank of Tonga. The Pa'anga is not convertible and is pegged to a basket of currencies including the Australian Dollar, New Zealand Dollar, US Dollar, and the Japanese Yen.

When can you see whales in Tonga?

Tonga is one of the few places in the world where it is possible to have the unique experience of swimming with humpback whales. These whales come to the Vava’u Island Group each year from July to October.

Is Tonga a safe place to visit?

Crime levels in Tonga are relatively low, although pretty crime, such as property theft does occur. There have also been some incidences of house break-ins and violent assault associated with robbery. Security risks increase after dark and women, in particular, should avoid going out alone or to isolated locations.

When is the best time to travel to Tonga?

The best time for a trip to the islands of Tonga are the relatively dry and cool months between May and November.

What is the capital of Tonga?

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

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