Tonga

Tonga's borders will open from 1 August. The State of Emergency remains at the 'orange' level (the second highest rating) under the Tonga COVID-19 Traffic Light Framework. Weekly flights to and from Australia have been approved and are available through Qantas. You'll need a legitimate vaccine certificate and be able to show a supervised COVID-19 (RAT) taken within 24 hours of departure. You must have travel insurance if you're not a citizen or resident. You'll also need a COVID-19 (PCR) test within 3-5 days of arrival. If you test positive, you must self-isolate for 5 days at your own cost. You'll also need to follow other COVID-19 measures (see 'Travel'). Mobile phone and internet connectivity have been restored within Tongatapu following the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai (HTHH) volcanic eruption and tsunami. Work continues to improve communications in the outer islands, including the Vava'u and Ha’apai groups. Monitor media for the latest developments and follow the instructions of local authorities.

We advise:

Reconsider your need to travel to Tonga due to the impacts of COVID-19.