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Citizenship · OceaniaTonga Passport Sales (Closed)
Tonga sold citizenship and passports from the 1980s until the late 1990s. About 7,000 were sold, and much of the money was later lost.
Decision summary
- Minimum investment
- Not applicable — closed.
- Important restrictions
- Sales stopped in the late 1990s.
- Program status
- Closed
Overview
From the 1980s Tonga sold citizenship and special passports, mainly through an agent in Hong Kong. About 7,000 passports were sold.
Sales stopped in the late 1990s; sources give 1996 or December 1999. In 2001 the government admitted that about US$26 million from the sales had been lost.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Closed. The former scheme sold passports through an appointed agent.
- Minimum investment
- Not applicable — closed.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
Sales stopped in the late 1990s.
- This program no longer accepts new applications; it is shown for reference only.
- Former requirements are historical and must not be relied on for a new application.
- People who obtained status under the program should take advice on their own position.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Closed
- Official government authority
- Government of Tonga
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to the money?
In 2001 the government admitted that about US$26 million from the sales had been lost.
Can I still apply?
No. The program is closed to new applicants. Speak to us about the open alternatives.
Discuss Tonga with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.