🇰🇷 South Korea visa requirements for Tongan citizens
No visa needed — Tongan citizens can stay in South Korea visa-free for up to 30 days.
Entry rules for Tonga passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Tonga can travel to South Korea for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 30 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 30-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in South Korea, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official South Korea immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Tongan passport ranks #85 worldwide, opening 114 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (82 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). South Korea is one of them.
In the other direction, South Korean citizens traveling to Tonga face a different rule: visa on arrival.
Across Eastern Asia as a whole, 4 of 8 destinations are open to Tongan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
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- Korean
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Frequently asked questions
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for South Korea?
No visa needed — Tongan citizens can stay in South Korea visa-free for up to 30 days.
How long can Tongan citizens stay in South Korea without a visa?
Tongan citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 30 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in South Korea?
The currency in South Korea is the South Korean won (₩). The capital city is Seoul.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 30 days for Tongan citizens traveling to South Korea. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the South Korea embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Asia for Tongan passport holders
Going the other way? Tonga visa requirements for South Korean citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.