Sri Lanka
Tonga
Tonga visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Tonga requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for Tonga
Tonga has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of Tonga in Canberra8,613 km
Newdegate Street 7, Canberra
- High Commission of Tonga in London8,714 km
Molyneux Street 36, W1H 5BQ London
- Consulate of Tonga in Auckland10,906 km
Landscape Road 14, 1024 Auckland
Measured from Colombo, Tongan embassies and consulates are closest in Canberra, Australia (8,613 km), London, the United Kingdom (8,714 km) and Auckland, New Zealand (10,906 km). Tonga sets which of its missions takes applications from Sri Lanka; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Tongan citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
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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.
Sri Lankan citizens planning a trip to Tonga can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Tonga
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Tonga is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Tonga has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Tonga accredited to Sri Lanka from abroad; the official visa portal of Tonga names the right place.
Tongan citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Tongan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Tonga?
Tonga requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Tonga in Sri Lanka?
No. Tonga has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest Tongan embassy is in Canberra, Australia, 8,613 km from Colombo.
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 Sri Lanka?
Tongan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Tonga visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.