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Tonga visa for Bhutanese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Bhutanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Tonga.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Tonga visa?

Entry visa for non-waiver nationals (visitor's visa)

Key facts

Fee
US$69
Processing time
Allow 5 working days (Embassy in Beijing)

All visa types for Tonga

Tonga’s tourist visa costs US$69 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Tonga states it: Allow 5 working days (Embassy in Beijing).

Where Bhutanese citizens apply for a visa for Tonga

Tonga has no embassy or consulate in Bhutan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Tongan missions to Thimphu are in London, the United Kingdom (7,641 km from Thimphu), Canberra, Australia (9,361 km) and Auckland, New Zealand (11,398 km). Tonga sets which of its missions takes applications from Bhutan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Tongan citizens travelling to Bhutan

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Travel advice for Tonga

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Bhutanese citizens planning a trip to Tonga can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).

Good to know

How long Bhutanese citizens can stay in Tonga

How long Bhutanese citizens may stay in Tonga is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Bhutanese citizens apply

Tonga has no embassy or career consulate in Bhutan. Bhutanese citizens apply through a mission of Tonga accredited to Bhutan from abroad; the official visa portal of Tonga names the right place.

Tongan citizens travelling to Bhutan

Bhutan requires a visa from Tongan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Tonga?

Bhutanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Tonga.

Is there an embassy of Tonga in Bhutan?

No. Tonga has no embassy in Bhutan. The nearest Tongan embassy is in London, the United Kingdom, 7,641 km from Thimphu.

How much does the Tonga tourist visa cost?

Tonga’s official sources give a standard fee of US$69 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Allow 5 working days (Embassy in Beijing).

Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Bhutan?

Bhutan requires a visa from Tongan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Bhutanese citizens enter Tonga visa-free?

No; Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Tonga obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.