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- Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Tonga
- Date: 18 Nov 1992 12:42:53 -0600
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- STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Tonga
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- Tonga - Consular Information Sheet
- November 13, 1992
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- Embassy Location: There is no U.S. embassy or consulate in Tonga.
- For assistance, U.S. citizens can contact the U.S. Embassy in Suva,
- Fiji - telephone: (679) 314-466.
-
- Country Description: Tonga is a stable constitutional monarchy
- with ties to the United Kingdom. Its agrarian-based economy is
- developing, and its tourist industry, although relatively
- undeveloped, is growing. Tourist facilities are limited and
- concentrated in and around the main islands of Tongatapu (where the
- capital Nuku'alofa is located) and Vava'u.
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- Entry Requirements: A passport and onward/return ticket are
- required. A visa is not required for stays of up to thirty days.
- For specific information regarding entry requirements, travelers can
- consult the Consulate General of Tonga, 360 Post Street, Suite 604,
- San Francisco, California 94108 - telephone: (415) 781-0365.
-
- Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Tonga are limited. The
- cities of Nuku'alofa, and Neiafu have hospitals with emergency and
- outpatient facilities. Local residents and visitors with serious
- medical problems are often referred to New Zealand for treatment.
- Medical practitioners and hospitals usually expect payment upon
- treatment or prior to release. U.S. medical insurance is not always
- valid outside the United States. Supplemental medical insurance
- with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful. For
- additional health information the traveler can contact the
- international travelers hotline of the Centers for Disease Control
- at (404) 332-4559.
-
- Information on Crime: Tonga has a low crime rate. Useful
- information on guarding valuables and protecting personal security
- while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of State
- pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad". It is available from the
- Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
- Washington, D.C. 20402.
-
- Drug Penalties: Penalties for possession, use, or dealing in
- illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail
- sentences and fines.
-
- Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy in Fiji
- can obtain updated information on travel and security in Tonga.
-
- No. 92-117
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