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Tonga visa for Surinamese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Tonga requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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)

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 Surinamese citizens apply for a visa for Tonga

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

The nearest Tongan missions to Paramaribo are in London, the United Kingdom (7,140 km from Paramaribo), Burlingame, the United States (7,608 km) and Auckland, New Zealand (13,898 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Suriname is decided by Tonga, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Tongan citizens travelling to Suriname

TongaSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname 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 Suriname 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).

Good to know

How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Tonga

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

How Surinamese citizens apply

Tonga has no embassy or career consulate in Suriname. Surinamese citizens apply through a mission of Tonga accredited to Suriname from abroad; the official visa portal of Tonga names the right place.

Tongan citizens travelling to Suriname

Tongan citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Tonga?

Tonga requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Tonga in Suriname?

No. Tonga has no embassy in Suriname. The nearest Tongan embassy is in London, the United Kingdom, 7,140 km from Paramaribo.

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 Suriname?

Tongan citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

Can Surinamese citizens enter Tonga visa-free?

No; Surinamese 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.