House passes Govt Bill to raise legal marriage age and explicitly prohibits same-sex marriage
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 22:43
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga passed a Government Bill that raises the legal marriage age to 18 years. It includes amended clauses that explicitly prohibit same-sex marriage. Meanwhile, a major tourism incentive was introduced, which will now allow foreigners to marry in Tonga without requiring links to the country.