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Tonga

0 active COVID-19 cases out of 1,000 people
0.47% of citizens have been vaccinated decrease from 0.47% last week
Most visitors from the United States will not be allowed to enter Tonga.

Border status

Tongan borders are closed to entry to all foreign nationals, except if authorisation is granted by the relevant Tongan government authorities.

Outgoing travelTraveling from the United States to Tonga

COVID-19 testing requirements
Test type
Visitors from the United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken hours before departing to Tonga.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from the United States are not required to quarantine after entering Tonga.
Documents
Travel Authorization Form

Must be filled out by Tongans returning to the country from overseas.

Return travelReturning to the United States from Tonga

COVID-19 testing requirements
Test type
Travelers returning from Tonga must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departure to the United States.
Exceptions

Children under the age of 2 are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 test.

Travelers with proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days prior to boarding. Proof of a recent positive viral test and a letter from your healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel.

More info at the CDC site

Quarantine requirements
Visitors returning from Tonga will need to quarantine for 7 days upon entering the United States.
Exceptions

Travelers who did not get tested, are advised to stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.​

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