British Embassy in Tonga

The United Kingdom has its embassy in Nuku'alofa, the capital; the address on record is Hala Taufa'ahau 10, Nuku'alofa. The head of mission on record is Keith McMahon. Its website is linked on its page.

Tongan citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United Kingdom, not at the British embassy.

In return, Tonga has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.

The United Kingdom in Tonga

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Tonga.

Travel to Tonga for British citizens

British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tonga, valid for stays of up to 31 days. In Tonga, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the British embassy in Tonga is closed

The British embassy in Tonga closes on Tonga’s public holidays, the next being Anniversary of the Coronation of H.M. King George Tubou I on Friday 4 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.