Moving to Israel from Tonga

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tonga to Israel — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tonga to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tonga to Israel.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TO
0.9
IL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TO
8.5
IL
4.2

Tonga generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TO
$512
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TO
10.1
IL
37.1

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TO
24.0
IL
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TO
1.6t
IL
5.8t

Tonga generally does better on environment, though Israel leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TO
8.0
IL
29.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TO
67.0%
IL
90.0%

Israel performs significantly better than Tonga across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TO
2.3%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TO
$6,600
IL
$48,300

Tonga generally does better on employment & economy, though Israel leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TO
77.5 yrs
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TO
12.4
IL
3.6

Israel generally does better on family life, though Tonga leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tonga and Israel. To live, work, or study long-term in Israel, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Israel's immigration authority.

Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Tonga passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.
Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Tonga

Visa on Arrival
Israel passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tonga.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Israel?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Israel has 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Israel safe for expats?

Tonga generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tonga.

How is healthcare in Israel compared to Tonga?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 10.1 in Tonga. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tonga: 57).

What language do they speak in Israel?

The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Tonga, the official languages are English and Tongan.

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At a Glance

TO IL
Population 105,517 8,914,885
Currency Tongan Paʻanga (TOP) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages English, Tongan Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +676 +972
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100