Costa Rica
Tonga
Tonga visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Tonga.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Tonga visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Costa Rican citizens apply for a visa for Tonga
Tonga has no embassy or consulate in Costa Rica on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of Tonga in Burlingame4,906 km
Old Bayshore Highway 1350, 94010 Burlingame
- High Commission of Tonga in London8,725 km
Molyneux Street 36, W1H 5BQ London
- Consulate of Tonga in Auckland11,657 km
Landscape Road 14, 1024 Auckland
Measured from San José, Tongan embassies and consulates are closest in Burlingame, the United States (4,906 km), London, the United Kingdom (8,725 km) and Auckland, New Zealand (11,657 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Costa Rica is decided by Tonga, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Tongan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
TongaCosta Rica Visa-free, 30 days Costa Rica 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.
Before travelling from Costa Rica to Tonga, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Costa Rican citizens can stay in Tonga
How long Costa Rican citizens may stay in Tonga is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
Tonga has no embassy or career consulate in Costa Rica. Costa Rican citizens apply through a mission of Tonga accredited to Costa Rica from abroad; the official visa portal of Tonga names the right place.
Tongan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Costa Rica admits Tongan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Tonga?
Costa Rican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Tonga.
Is there an embassy of Tonga in Costa Rica?
No. Tonga has no embassy in Costa Rica. The nearest Tongan consulate general is in Burlingame, the United States, 4,906 km from San José.
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 Costa Rica?
Costa Rica admits Tongan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Tonga visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Tonga obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.