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🇪🇹 Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Tonga 🇹🇴?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Tonga at a glance

Capital: Nuku'alofa · Currency: Tongan paʻanga (TOP, T$) · Official languages: English, Tongan · Calling code: +676

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Tonga: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 2 December 2024). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Tonga uses plug types I, Ethiopia uses C, E, F, J, L. Mains voltage differs (Tonga: 240 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Easier destinations near Tonga for Ethiopian passport holders

• 🇼🇸 Samoa — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇹🇻 Tuvalu — Visa on arrival
• 🇫🇲 Micronesia — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇵🇼 Palau — Visa on arrival

The other way round

🇹🇴 Tongan passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Tongan passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

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