COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Tonga (8 July Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No

• Foreign travellers cannot enter Tonga except under special circumstances, such as repatriation, and permission from the Government of Tonga.

Is a test certificate accepted?

• Yes.

• Test certificates issued outside of Tonga are accepted.

*test required on arrival *

• Yes.

• Travellers will be required to undergo three COVID-19 tests - the first on arrival, the second on day 12-14, and the third test on day 20-21. All three tests must yield negative results for passengers to be released from quarantine.

Is Test Certificate Required

• Yes

• Travellers are required to present a negative COVID-19 test result taken at least 72 hours prior to arrival in Tonga.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• All travellers arriving in Tonga are required to quarantine for 21 days** at a government-designated centre.

• Based on the above restrictions, all incoming travellers will be subjected to a minimum of 21 days of quarantine.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• All travelers shall complete the Traveler’s Arrival Health Declaration Card and provide it to the Ministry of Health Border Control Team upon request.

Vaccination Required

• No

• A vaccination for COVID-19 is not required for entry into the country.

Insurance Required

• No

• Proof of insurance coverage for COVID-19 expenses is not required to enter the country.

Recommended Border App

• No.

• There are no mandatory tracing apps for travellers.

Airline restrictions

• Total

• International flights to Tonga are suspended except for specially arranged repatriation flights and international flights approved by the Ministry of Health.

Border restrictions

• Total

• All travellers are prohibited from entering Tonga, except for Tongan citizens who have obtained permission from the Tongan Government authorities and are returning by special arrangement.

• All maritime borders are closed.

• Cruise ships and yachts are banned from entering Tonga until further notice.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

• The government of Tonga has extended the state of emergency until 2 August 2021. All ongoing restrictions will remain in effect.

• The government has imposed a curfew from midnight to 05:00 (local time).

Social restrictions

• Moderate

• Social distancing measures of 1.5 meters and the use of face coverings are mandatory in public places. The use of gloves, garments, and equipment designed specifically to minimize infection is encouraged.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Non-essential businesses, including car sales, gyms, roadside vendors, crops, fisheries export industries, and construction companies, are open.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Clubs, liquor-licensed nightclubs, bars, and kava clubs will open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 05:00 to 21:00 (local time).

Places of worship open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Church services are allowed daily in the early morning and on Sundays. Restrictions on gatherings have not been applied to religious services.

Events allowed?

• Yes

• Gatherings must not exceed 100 people outdoors and 50 indoors, except for educational and religious services.

• Funeral gatherings, sporting events and activities, birthdays, marriages, and other recreational or any related gatherings are allowed, not exceeding the maximum number of attendees.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• The use of face coverings is mandatory in public places.

Other

• The use of gloves, garments, and equipment designed specifically to minimize infection is encouraged.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practice social distancing and maintain a 6-foot distance other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.