The minister, 'Amelia Tu'ipulotu, floated a March reopening next year as the best decision for the safety of the Kingdom.
But repatriation and cargo flights will continue to arrive under special permits.
It comes after this week's news that a woman died in Aotearoa following her Covid-19 vaccination, in which the Health Ministry denies any direct links.
Kaniva Tonga reported the death of a 93-year-old woman after being enoculated, although it's since been linked with her pre-existing heart condition.
