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- Capital
- Nuku'alofa (TBU)
- Dialing Code
- + 676
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +13 hours
- Language
- Tongan
- Best Time to Go
- May - October
- Currency
- Pa’anga (TOP)
Travel Tips
- Tropical weather – humid season is December to April during which rain spells occur
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated
- English is widely spoken
- Dress should always be conservative. It is illegal in Tonga to be without a shirt and it is not acceptable to wear revealing clothing such as brief shorts or skirts, bikinis etc. in public or when swimming at public beaches. While this dress is acceptable at resorts it is not acceptable in public as adult Tongans swim fully clothed
Last updated 8 October 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
April: 3 - 6, 25
June: 8
July: 4
September: 17
November: 2, 4
December: 4, 7, 25 - 26
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
Website: www.tongahighcom.com.au
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from Canberra, Australia