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Tonga travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Tonga with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Tonga.
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Tonga travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Tonga with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Tonga - quick facts | |
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| Time difference | UK +13 hours |
| Language(s) | Tongan, English |
| Currency | Tongan Pa'anga |
| Electricity | I plug (240V) |
| Driving side | Left |
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Tonga weather
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The Tonga weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Nuku'alofa.
Tonga travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Tonga from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Tonga - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Tonga - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Tonga - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Tonga - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Tonga - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Tonga - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Tonga.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Tonga travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Tonga with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Tonga - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Tonga - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Tonga - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Tonga, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tonga covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Tonga with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Tonga - Ministry of Health, Tonga
- Coronavirus timeline in Tonga - Our World in Data
Tonga travel features
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Tonga FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Tonga including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Tonga due to Covid-19?
Tonga is open to fully vaccinated travellers only from the UK.
Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.
Check out Ministry of Health, Tonga for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Tonga?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Tonga. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Tonga and the UK?
The time difference between Tonga and the UK is UK time+13 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Tonga?
The main languages spoken in Tonga are Tongan and English.
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What is the currency in Tonga?
The currency in Tonga is the Tongan Pa'anga (TOP).
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Which plugs are used in Tonga?
Tonga uses electrical plug type I (240 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Tonga?
They drive on the left side of the road in Tonga.
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