Holy See
Tonga
Tonga visa for citizens of the Holy See
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Holy See 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 the Holy See apply for a visa for Tonga
Tonga has no embassy or consulate in Holy See on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of Tonga in London1,434 km
Molyneux Street 36, W1H 5BQ London
- Consulate General of Tonga in Burlingame10,060 km
Old Bayshore Highway 1350, 94010 Burlingame
- High Commission of Tonga in Canberra16,219 km
Newdegate Street 7, Canberra
Measured from Vatican City, Tongan embassies and consulates are closest in London, the United Kingdom (1,434 km), Burlingame, the United States (10,060 km) and Canberra, Australia (16,219 km). Tonga sets which of its missions takes applications from the Holy See; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Tongan citizens travelling to the Holy See
TongaHoly See Visa-free, 90 days Holy See 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 the Holy See 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Tonga
How long citizens of the Holy See may stay in Tonga is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Holy See apply
Tonga has no embassy or career consulate in the Holy See. Citizens of the Holy See apply through a mission of Tonga accredited to the Holy See from abroad; the official visa portal of Tonga names the right place.
Tongan citizens travelling to the Holy See
No visa is needed by Tongan citizens for the Holy See, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Tonga?
Citizens of the Holy See must obtain a visa before travelling to Tonga.
Is there an embassy of Tonga in the Holy See?
No. Tonga has no embassy in the Holy See. The nearest Tongan embassy is in London, the United Kingdom, 1,434 km from Vatican City.
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 the Holy See?
No visa is needed by Tongan citizens for the Holy See, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Holy See enter Tonga visa-free?
No; citizens of the Holy See 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.