Tonga
Consensual relations between men are criminalized under Section 136 of Tonga's Criminal Offences Act, with a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment and possibility of corporal punishment. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. Although there are no documented convictions, the law remains in force. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Tonga
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · max penalty 10 years + corporal punishment
Criminal Offences Act, Section 136 "sodomy" · Section 142 permits corporal punishment · no documented convictions per Attorney General (2016)
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union · no protections
Official sources
check before traveling to Tonga
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.