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Tonga visa for Cape Verdean citizens

Visa required

Cape Verdean 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

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

Where Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for Tonga

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

Measured from Praia, Tongan embassies and consulates are closest in London, the United Kingdom (4,569 km), Burlingame, the United States (9,757 km) and Auckland, New Zealand (16,977 km). Tonga sets which of its missions takes applications from Cape Verde; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Tongan citizens travelling to Cape Verde

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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.

For a trip from Cape Verde 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).

Good to know

How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Tonga

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

How Cape Verdean citizens apply

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

Tongan citizens travelling to Cape Verde

Cape Verde issues Tongan citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Tonga?

Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Tonga.

Is there an embassy of Tonga in Cape Verde?

No. Tonga has no embassy in Cape Verde. The nearest Tongan embassy is in London, the United Kingdom, 4,569 km from Praia.

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 Cape Verde?

Cape Verde issues Tongan citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Tonga visa-free?

No; Cape Verdean 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.