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Money & duty free for Tonga

Currency information: 

Pa'anga (TOP) = 100 seniti. Notes are in denominations of TOP50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 seniti.

Credit cards: 

Limited use of both Diners Club and Visa.

Travellers cheques: 

Accepted at banks and at some hotels and tourist shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Australian Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

Banking hours: 

Mon-Fri 0900-1600, Sat 0830-1130.

Currency restriction: 

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency.

Currency exchange: 

Foreign exchange is available at banks and at major hotels.

Tonga duty free

The following goods may be imported into Tonga without incurring customs duty by persons over 18 years of age only:

• 200 cigarettes or 250g of cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 1L of alcoholic liquor (only for persons 21 years and over).
• Reasonable quantity of perfume.
• One camera and personal belongings.

Note: Birds, animals, fruit and plants are subject to quarantine regulations.

Banned imports: 

The import of arms, ammunition and pornography is prohibited.

Banned exports: 

The export of valuable artefacts and certain flora and fauna is restricted.

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