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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Samoa citizens need a visa for Tonga?

Visa on arrival

Samoa citizens can get a visa on arrival for Tonga — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa on arrival
Samoa → Tonga
allowed

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Samoa vs Tonga: passport comparison

Samoa

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #77 · mobility 136.8

Tonga

82

visa-free countries

Global rank: #81 · mobility 135.5
75

countries both Samoa and Tonga can enter visa-free together

Samoa + Tonga: passport compatibility

91%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Samoa and Tonga travel together — by entry type:

75 both visa-free
26 both visa on arrival
39 both e-visa / eTA
40 both need a visa
17 access differs

Where Samoa and Tonga can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (75)

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How the entry rule changed: Samoa → Tonga

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Samoa → Tonga rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Samoa passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Samoa goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Tonga

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Samoa citizens need a visa for Tonga?
Samoa citizens can get a visa on arrival for Tonga — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Samoa or Tonga?
The Tonga passport is stronger: 82 visa-free countries versus 81. Global rank: Samoa #77, Tonga #81.
Where can Samoa and Tonga citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 75 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Tonga?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Samoa and Tonga?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Samoa passport ranking

Where else the Samoa passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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