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Nuku'alofa Capital
TOP Currency
Tongan Language
+676 Calling Code
Left Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa-free For Many Nationalities For Up To 31 Days.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 2l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Low
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Overcharging in taxis
  • Fake tour guides

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 911
Response Speed Slow
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy Limited Hours
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments None Prevalent
ATM Availability Medium
Tipping Tipping Is Not Customary But Appreciated.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $50 Tourist: $120 Family: $300

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Public.
Public Affection Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict On Drugs
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Mālō
Mah-loh
Goodbye
Nofo ā
Noh-foh ah
Please
Fakaapaapa
Fah-kah-ah-pah-pah
Thank you
Mālō
Mah-loh
Sorry
Fakamolemole
Fah-kah-moh-leh-moh-leh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Tū'ulo 'o e 'Ingilisi?
Too-oo-loh oh eh Ing-ee-lee-see?
I don’t understand
Tē 'u 'ilo
Teh oo ee-loh
Can you speak slowly, please?
Kāinga 'o e 'inga pehe 'i he tu'unga lahi?
Kah-ing-ah oh eh ing-ah peh-heh ee he too-ung-ah lah-hee?
Can you help me, please?
Tū'ulo 'o e fakamālohi kiate au?
Too-oo-loh oh eh fah-kah-mah-loh-hee kee-ah-teh ow?
What does this mean?
Ko e hā 'a e me'a ni?
Koh eh hah ah eh meh-ah nee?

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