Botswana
Tonga
Tonga visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Tonga.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Tonga visa guide
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)
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 citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for Tonga
Tonga has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of Tonga in London8,845 km
Molyneux Street 36, W1H 5BQ London
- High Commission of Tonga in Canberra11,062 km
Newdegate Street 7, Canberra
- Consulate of Tonga in Auckland12,433 km
Landscape Road 14, 1024 Auckland
The nearest Tongan missions to Gaborone are in London, the United Kingdom (8,845 km from Gaborone), Canberra, Australia (11,062 km) and Auckland, New Zealand (12,433 km). Tonga sets which of its missions takes applications from Botswana; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Tongan citizens travelling to Botswana
TongaBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Tonga
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.
For a trip from Botswana to Tonga, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Tonga
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Tonga is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
Tonga has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Tonga accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of Tonga names the right place.
Tongan citizens travelling to Botswana
No visa is needed by Tongan citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Tonga?
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Tonga.
Is there an embassy of Tonga in Botswana?
No. Tonga has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest Tongan embassy is in London, the United Kingdom, 8,845 km from Gaborone.
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 Botswana?
No visa is needed by Tongan citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Tonga visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana 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.