Country guide
Tonga
Visa
Visa required
Vaccinations
None required
Currency
Pa’anga (TOP)
Time zones
UTC/GMT +13 hours (11 hours ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 676
Best time to go
May to October. Tropical weather – humid season is December to April during which rain spells occur
Drinking water
Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated
Visa guide
Visa requirements
South African passport holders do require a visa.
You can apply via email through the High Commission of Tonga in Canberra.
Tongan High Commission in Canberra, Australia
7 Newdegate Street, Deakin, ACT 2600, Australia
Telephone (+61) (2) 6232 4806
Email: info@tongahighcom.com.au
Web: www.tongahighcom.com.au
SA representative
Representation accredited from Canberra, Australia
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Apr 3-6, 25; Jun 8; Jul 4; Sep 17; Nov 2, 4; Dec 4, 7, 25-26