You need a visa for Northern Mariana Islands if you have a Tongan passport

These visas exist for Northern Mariana Islands, but they cannot be applied for online with Tongan nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

Yes. Tongan citizens need a visa for Northern Mariana Islands. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Northern Mariana Islands may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid for duration of stay minimum
Passport photo 51x51mm with white background
Confirmed round-trip flight to approved carrier
Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Completed I-94 or I-736 form as applicable

Entry requirements for Tongan travellers

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

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months after the traveler exits United States
Travelers need a valid passport to enter United States. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler departs from United States. The passport must have at least 1 blank page.
US Customs and Border Protection Last checked 2026-08-03
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Northern Mariana Islands
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Northern Mariana Islands.
Last checked 2026-08-03
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Northern Mariana Islands.
Last checked 2026-08-03
Required
Transit visa
Travelers need a visa to transit through Northern Mariana Islands. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
- This airport transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Holders of a valid visitor (B) visa, may be able to use it to transit Northern Mariana Islands.
Last checked 2026-08-03
Required
Mandatory electronic declaration form
All travelers must complete The Northern Mariana Islands Electronic Declaration Form before traveling to Northern Mariana Islands. Travelers may complete the form within 72 hours before arrival in Northern Mariana Islands.
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Last checked 2026-08-03