Travel Safety Index
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Tonga

Oceania

Higher risk than 20% of countries. Main concerns: tourist scams and transport reliability.

Government Advisory

20
Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Traveler Practical Risk

26
Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 7, Violent Incident 12, Civil Unrest 28, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 52, Scams 56πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
🎭Scams
Oceania avg: 3956
🚌Transport
Oceania avg: 4652
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Oceania avg: 3628
🌊Natural Disaster
Oceania avg: 2724
πŸ₯Health
Oceania avg: 3518
⚠️Violent Incident
Oceania avg: 1812
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Oceania avg: 157

Practical advice

  • βœ“Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 12/2/2024
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2024-12-02 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Tonga

Is Tonga safe to travel to?
Tonga has a practical risk score of 26/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are tourist scams and transport reliability.
What are the main travel risks in Tonga?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Tonga are: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Tonga?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Tonga is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Tonga?
Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

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