You need the New Zealand Visitor Visa if you have a Tongan passport

Entry requirements for Tongan travellers

These rules apply specifically to Tongan passport holders entering New Zealand as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

• Required

  Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from New Zealand

  Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from New Zealand.

  • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of New Zealand; -Foreign nationals residing in New Zealand.
  New Zealand Immigration Last checked 2026-07-27
• Required

  Mandatory travel declaration form

  All travelers arriving at New Zealand airports must complete the New Zealand Traveler Declaration. Travelers are able to complete the New Zealand Traveler Declaration a maximum of 24 hours before departure. Travelers can complete the declaration online or via the mobile app. The mobile app may not be available to travelers in certain countries and regions. When completing the New Zealand Traveler Declaration, travelers must provide their contact details, passport information, flight number, travel history from the last 30 days, luggage information, and immigration status (if required). A paper declaration form is available for travelers unable to complete the form online.

  • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Travelers who are in transit.
  New Zealand Government Last checked 2026-07-27
• Required

  Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits New Zealand

  Travelers need a valid passport to enter New Zealand. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler departs from New Zealand.

  • The traveler's passport may remain valid for at least 1 month after the traveler departs from New Zealand in the following situation: -If the issuing government has consular representation in New Zealand that can issue and renew travel documents. Travelers should check this with their issuing authority before traveling.
  New Zealand Immigration Last checked 2026-07-27
• Not required

  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for New Zealand

  Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to New Zealand.

  Last checked 2026-07-27
• Not required

  Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to New Zealand.

  Last checked 2026-07-27
• Required

  Electronic travel authorization for Transit

  Travelers can apply for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to transit through Auckland International Airport. Travelers passing through another New Zealand airport are not in transit, as there is no transit area at these airports. To enter New Zealand, travelers must obtain either a Visitor Visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization. Travelers can submit the eTA application online. Once the application is approved, travelers receive their eTA confirmation electronically. An eTA is electronically linked to a passport and valid for 2 years. If travelers receive a new passport, they must apply for a new eTA. A valid eTA is required to board the flight. If the eTA is expired or doesn’t match the traveler’s passport information, travelers will not be able to board their flight.

  Last checked 2026-07-27
• Not required

  Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through New Zealand.

  Last checked 2026-07-27

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New Zealand visa requirements by passport