Oceania
Tonga
- Capital
- Nuku'alofa
- Population
- 103,742
- Currency
- Tongan Paʻanga (TOP)
- Calling code
- +676
- Languages
- Tongan, English
- 7missions
- 5embassies
- 1consulate
- 1honorary consulate
Tonga
Embassies and consulates in Tonga
embassies in Nuku'alofa
Tonga hosts 7 foreign missions from 7 countries: 5 embassies, 1 consulate and 1 honorary consulate. All 5 embassies are in the capital, Nuku'alofa.
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All missions in Tonga
By country
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Australia 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Finland 1 consulate1 -
Germany 1 honorary consulate1 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
New Zealand 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Tonga
Tonga visa guide · 7 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 32 can enter visa-free, 37 get a visa on arrival and 129 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Tonga.
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of Tonga
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 874 | 1,149 |
| Student (F, M) | 19 | 6 |
| Exchange (J) | 40 | 67 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 91 | 77 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 17 | 10 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 136 | 71 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 5 | 3 |
| Total | 1,182 | 1,383 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 47.3% | 47.2% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 1,383 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Tonga, the 155th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 83%, work and treaty visas 6% and diplomatic and official visas 5%. That is 17% more than in fiscal year 2024 (1,182).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Tonga received 218, 66% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 47.2% for citizens of Tonga in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 47.3%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Tonga’s own missions abroad
- 2
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2 - 1
- 1
- 1
Tonga itself has 7 missions abroad, in 5 countries. Its largest networks are in Australia (2) and the United States (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Tonga
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Anniversary of the Coronation of H.M. King George Tubou I
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Christmas Day
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 5 embassies are in the capital, Nuku'alofa.
Travel advice for Tonga
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Tonga: the US State Department rates Tonga at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 1 December 2024), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Tonga (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Tonga (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Tonga?
Of 198 passports, 32 can enter visa-free, 37 get a visa on arrival and 129 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Tonga; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Tonga closed?
On Tonga’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Anniversary of the Coronation of H.M. King George Tubou I on Friday 4 December 2026.