The following items can be brought into Tonga duty-free: 2 packs of cigarettes; 1.5L of alcoholic beverages (over 18s); perfume for personal use; personal valuables (camera, laptop, etc.) when re-running.
Import regulations
Any food you bring with you must be declared. More information is available from Countryaah.com.
Contact addresses
Consulate of the Kingdom of Tonga
Zollstrasse 62
Zürich
Switzerland
+41 (0)44 254 99 66. Embassy of the Kingdom of Tonga
(Also responsible for Germany and Switzerland.)
36, Molyneux Street
London
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 77 24 58 28.
Mon-Fri 09.00-13.00 and 14.00-17.00.
Business
Business etiquette
No suit required for most business meetings. In addition to English, French is also often spoken. Business hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm.
Business contacts
Ministry of Labour, Commerce and IndustriesPO Box 110, Nuku’alofaTel: 2 54 83.Internet: www.pmo.gov.to Tonga Chamber of Commerce and IndustryTaufa’ahau Road, PO Box 1704, Nuku’ alofa Tel: 251 68.
Communication
Phone
Autodial Long Distance Service.
Mobile phone
GSM 900. Network operator is Tonga Communications Corporation (Internet: www.tcc.to).
Internet
According to Abbreviationfinder.org, Internet provider is Tonga Communications Corporation. Internet cafes are available.
Post office
The main post office is in the center of Nuku’alofa. Post Office branches are located on Ha’apai, Vava’u and ‘Eua. The mail must be collected from the post office. Airmail shipments to Europe take about 10 days. Post office opening hours: Mon-Fri 08.30-16.00.
Radio
Since the use of shortwave frequencies changes several times over the course of a year, it is advisable to contact Deutsche Welle customer service directly for the current frequencies (Tel: (+49) (0228) 429 32 08. Internet: www.dw-world.de) to request.
