Maldives
Tonga
Tonga visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens 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)
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 Maldivian citizens apply for a visa for Tonga
Tonga has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of Tonga in London8,519 km
Molyneux Street 36, W1H 5BQ London
- High Commission of Tonga in Canberra8,981 km
Newdegate Street 7, Canberra
- Consulate of Tonga in Auckland11,286 km
Landscape Road 14, 1024 Auckland
Measured from Malé, Tongan embassies and consulates are closest in London, the United Kingdom (8,519 km), Canberra, Australia (8,981 km) and Auckland, New Zealand (11,286 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Maldives is decided by Tonga, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Tongan citizens travelling to the Maldives
TongaMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives 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 Maldives 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).
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in Tonga
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Tonga is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Tonga has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of Tonga accredited to the Maldives from abroad; the official visa portal of Tonga names the right place.
Tongan citizens travelling to the Maldives
Tongan citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Tonga?
Maldivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Tonga.
Is there an embassy of Tonga in the Maldives?
No. Tonga has no embassy in the Maldives. The nearest Tongan embassy is in London, the United Kingdom, 8,519 km from Malé.
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 Maldives?
Tongan citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Tonga visa-free?
No; Maldivian 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.