Tonga
Australia
Australia visa for Tongan citizens
Entry requirement
Australia requires a visa from Tongan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tonga.embassy.gov.au
Which Australia visa?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases
- Fee
- A$250
- Processing time
- No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases
Australia’s tourist visa costs A$250 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is online.immi.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases.
Australian missions in Tonga
- High Commission of Australia in Nuku'alofa
Hala Sālote, Nuku‘alofa
Australia has 1 mission in Tonga, with its embassy in Nuku'alofa.
Australian citizens travelling to Tonga
AustraliaTonga Visa on arrival Tonga visa for citizens of Australia
Travel advice for Australia
- 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.
Tongan citizens planning a trip to Australia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Tongan citizens can stay in Australia
How long Tongan citizens may stay in Australia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Tongan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Australia is applied for online on its official government portal; Tongan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Australian citizens travelling to Tonga
Australian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tonga, valid for stays of up to 31 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Australia?
Australia requires a visa from Tongan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Australian embassy in Tonga?
The Australian embassy in Tonga is in Nuku'alofa.
How much does the Australia tourist visa cost?
Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250 for the tourist visa. Processing time: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Tonga?
Australian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tonga, valid for stays of up to 31 days.
Can Tongan citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; Tongan citizens need an e-Visa for Australia.
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.