São Tomé and PríncipeTonga

Tonga visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Visa required

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Tonga, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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)

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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Tonga

Tonga has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from São Tomé, Tongan embassies and consulates are closest in London, the United Kingdom (5,728 km), Burlingame, the United States (13,314 km) and Canberra, Australia (14,512 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of São Tomé and Príncipe is decided by Tonga, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Tongan citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

TongaSão Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa São Tomé and Príncipe 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.

For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Tonga

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

How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply

Tonga has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Tonga accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Tonga names the right place.

Tongan citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

Tongan citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Tonga?

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Tonga, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Tonga in São Tomé and Príncipe?

No. Tonga has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Tongan embassy is in London, the United Kingdom, 5,728 km from São Tomé.

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 São Tomé and Príncipe?

Tongan citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.

Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Tonga visa-free?

No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.