British High Commission in Nuku'alofa
High Commission United Kingdom Nuku'alofa, Tonga
- Address
- Hala Taufa'ahau 10, Nuku'alofa
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Keith McMahon
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 26 September 2024
At Hala Taufa'ahau 10, Nuku'alofa, the British high commission in Nuku'alofa represents the United Kingdom towards Tonga. Office hours are 7 days a week. Before flying to the United Kingdom, Tongan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Opening hours of the British high commission in Nuku'alofa
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
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British high commission in Nuku'alofa is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Tongan citizens
Tonga
United Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Tonga
United Kingdom
Tonga Visa on arrival Tonga visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Tongan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the British high commission in Nuku'alofa.
Other missions nearby
- High Commission of New Zealand in Nuku'alofa
Hala Taufa'ahau 10, Nuku'alofa
- Embassy of Japan in Nuku'alofa
Hala Sālote, Nuku‘alofa
- High Commission of Australia in Nuku'alofa
Hala Sālote, Nuku‘alofa
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- Embassy of China in Nuku'alofa
Hala Vuna, Nuku‘alofa
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Tonga
The British high commission in Nuku'alofa is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Tonga on record. Tonga in turn has an embassy in London.
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About the British high commission in Nuku'alofa
It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Nuku'alofa. The head of mission on record is Keith McMahon. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.
Address and contact
Address: Hala Taufa'ahau 10, Nuku'alofa. The record for the British high commission in Nuku'alofa includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Tonga
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tonga, valid for stays of up to 31 days.
When the British high commission in Nuku'alofa is closed
The British high commission in Nuku'alofa 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 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British high commission in Nuku'alofa
Current procedures for the British high commission in Nuku'alofa, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British high commission in Nuku'alofa
Within 1 km of the British high commission in Nuku'alofa there are 5 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British High Commission in Nuku'alofa?
The British high commission in Nuku'alofa is at Hala Taufa'ahau 10, Nuku'alofa.
What are the opening hours of the British High Commission in Nuku'alofa?
The British high commission in Nuku'alofa is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British High Commission in Nuku'alofa open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British high commission in Nuku'alofa include Saturday.
When is the British High Commission in Nuku'alofa closed?
The British high commission in Nuku'alofa 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, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Tongan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
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