About
Why Tonga.
Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom of around 170 islands in the South Pacific, with a population near 100,000. In 2026 the country's new Prime Minister endorsed a proposal for a citizenship-by-investment program, reportedly drafted by Henley & Partners. That endorsement is the whole story so far: there's no enabling legislation, no program office, and no confirmed launch date.
We're including Tonga here because the proposal is specific enough to be worth tracking, not because you can act on it today. The numbers in circulation are USD 190,000 for a single applicant and USD 220,000 for a family of two to four. Those are proposed figures, and they may move before anything becomes law.
If it does launch near those terms, the appeal would be a mid-tier Pacific passport at a low entry point. Our Mobility Score puts the Tongan passport at 157, which is more capable than the small-island entry-level documents, though it doesn't reach the Schengen Area.
The honest advice for now is watch and wait. A proposal endorsed by a head of government is a real signal, but it isn't law, and we won't tell you otherwise. If you want to be first in line should the program open, we can register your interest and notify you the moment there's enacted legislation. Nothing is paid until then, and we'll keep this page current as the proposal develops.
Investment routes
How the investment works.
Donation
Government contribution (proposed)
From
$190,000
A government contribution drawn from the leaked Henley & Partners proposal, estimated at USD 190,000 for a single applicant and USD 220,000 for a family of two to four. These figures are from a proposal, not enacted law, and may change before launch.
- RecoverableNo, non-refundable
Benefits
What this citizenship gives you.
Mid-tier Pacific passport
The Tongan passport opens a useful spread of destinations, with our Mobility Score at 157 across visa-free, visa-on-arrival, eTA and eVisa reach. It sits above the small-island entry-level documents.
Low proposed entry point
The proposal puts a single applicant at USD 190,000 and a family at USD 220,000. If it launches near those numbers, it would be one of the cheaper routes with a Pacific passport.
Expected remote process
Pacific programs of this kind are usually fully remote with no residence requirement. The detail depends on legislation that doesn't exist yet.
Dual citizenship expected
The proposal is structured around dual nationality, in line with the other Pacific routes.
Eligibility
Who can apply.
Main applicant
- ✓At least 18 years old
- ✓Clean criminal record
Family members eligible
- ✓Spouse
- ✓Children
Process
How it works, step by step.
Total: ~No official program or timeline yet. The figures come from a proposal endorsed by the new Prime Minister, not from enacted legislation..
- 1
Proposal endorsed
doneThe new Prime Minister backed a leaked Henley & Partners proposal for a Tongan citizenship program.
- 2
Legislation
pendingNo enabling law has been drafted or passed. Until that happens, the program doesn't formally exist.
- 3
Launch
uncertainThere's no confirmed launch date. We're tracking it and will update this page if the proposal becomes law.
Documents
What you'll need to prepare.
5 documents required. All must be apostilled and (where applicable) translated.
- 1Notarized passport copy
- 2Birth and marriage certificates (apostilled)
- 3Police clearance from countries of residence
- 4Source-of-funds documentation
- 5Detailed CV
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Does Tonga have a citizenship by investment program?
What are the expected costs?
Should I wait or act?
How strong is the Tongan passport?
Legal basis
Proposal endorsed by the Prime Minister. No enabling legislation has been drafted or enacted.
