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Tonga
Tonga visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need a visa for Tonga, obtained before travel.
- 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)
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 North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Tonga
Tonga has no embassy or consulate in North Korea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of Tonga in Sydney8,517 km
Walker Street 73, Sydney
- High Commission of Tonga in London8,663 km
Molyneux Street 36, W1H 5BQ London
- Consulate General of Tonga in Burlingame9,017 km
Old Bayshore Highway 1350, 94010 Burlingame
The nearest Tongan missions to Pyongyang are in Sydney, Australia (8,517 km from Pyongyang), London, the United Kingdom (8,663 km) and Burlingame, the United States (9,017 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by Tonga, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Tongan citizens travelling to North Korea
TongaNorth Korea Visa required North Korea 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 North Korea 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 North Korean citizens can stay in Tonga
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Tonga is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Tonga has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Tonga accredited to North Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Tonga names the right place.
Tongan citizens travelling to North Korea
Tongan citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Tonga.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Tonga?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Tonga, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Tonga in North Korea?
No. Tonga has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Tongan consulate general is in Sydney, Australia, 8,517 km from Pyongyang.
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 North Korea?
Tongan citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Tonga visa-free?
No; North Korean 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.