How to Get Tonga Tourist Visit Visa from London
With beautiful waterways of Vavu’s Islands, blowholes of Tongatapu, Trilithon on Tongatapu, an active volcanoes and wonderful mountains, Tonga is one of the most spectacular places on the face of earth. The rich and diverse culture of Tonga is a strong attraction for the tourists around the world. Tonga has strong bilateral relations with many countries in terms of trade, commerce and tourism. Country allows the Nationals of about 70 countries visa free entry to its territory and UK nationals are among them. However, the citizens of non visa exempted countries residing in London need visa to enter Tonga. For those, who need to get a tourist visit visa, this step by step guide to get a Tonga tourist visit visa from London will make the process easier for them.
Visit: Tonga High commission
Instructions
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Visa Exempted Countries
The Nationals of 69 countries does not visa to make a tour to Tonga. United Kingdom is also among the Visa exempted countries. Below is a list of countries that does not need visa to travel to Tonga:
1. Australia
2. Austria
3. Bahamas
4. Barbados
5. Belgium
6. Brazil
7. Brunei Darussalam
8. Bulgaria
9. Canada
10. China
11. Cook lslands
12. Cyprus
13. Czech Republic
14. Denmark
15. Dominica
16. Estonia
17. Federated States of Micronesia
18. Fiji
19. Finland
20. France
21. Germany
22. Greece
23. Hungary
24. Ireland
25. Israel
26. Italy
27. Japan
28. Kiribati
29. Korea
30. Latvia
31. Lithuania
32. Luxembourg
33. Malaysia
34. Malta
35. Marshall Islands
36. Monaco
37. Nauru
38. Netherlands
39. New Caledonia (French Passports)
40. New Zealand
41. Niue ( holders of NZ Passports)
42. Norway
43, Palau
44. Papua New Guinea
45. Poland
46. Portugal
47. Romania
48. Russia Federation
49. Samoa
50. Seychelles
51. Singapore
52. Slovakia
53. Slovenia
54. Solomon Islands
55. Spain
56. St Kitts & Nevis
57. St Lucia
58. St Vincent & The Grenadines
59. Sweden
60. Switzerland
61. Tahiti (French Passport Holders)
62. Tokelau (holder of NZ Passports)
63. Turkey
64. Tuvalu
65. Ukraine
66. United Kingdom - (Great Britain & Northern Ireland)
67. United States of America
68. Vanuatu
69. Wallis & Futuna (French Passport Holders)
However, if you are not the Citizen of any of the above mentioned country, you need to get a tourist visit visa to travel to Tonga. Below is given a procedure to get a tourist visit visa.
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Application Form
You can get an application form from the visa section of the Tonga Embassy in London. You can also download it from the link given below.
Click to Download Page 1 of the Application Form.
Click to Download Page 2 of the Application Form.
Click to Download Page 3 of the Application Form.
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Requirements
After filling up the application form, attach the following documents:
(a) Completed Application Form duly signed by the applicant.
(b) Passport valid for at least six months on the time of application.
(c) Passport size photograph in light colour background.
(d) Return ticket.
(e) Bank statement.
(f) Visa Fee.
Requirements are subject to change. These requirements are general for all Nationals of the countries other than visa exempted countries.
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Visa Fee
Visa Fee is 45 DBP that can be paid in cash or by postal order made payable to the “Tonga High Commission in London”.
Locate the Nearest Post Office in London.
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Check List
You need to check the following things before sending your application to the Tonga High Commission in London.
(a) Check application is fully completed and no necessary space has been left blank.
(b) Your passport has required validity.
(c) You have paid your visa fee if want to submit through Postal Service.
(d) You have attached a required photograph.
(e) You have attached a copy of return ticket.
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Submission of Application
Applications can be sent in person or by postal service. You should use registered postal service to avoid any loss of documents. You need to attach a prepaid, self-addressed, stamped envelope with your application to receive visa back to you. In case you submit application in person, you should make a visit between 9:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Friday to Tonga High Commission in London.
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Processing Time
Standard time for the processing of applications is three working days. In case of postal applications, the time may be change due to the time take by the postal service.
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Collect Visa
If you submit your application in person, you can collect it in person by making a visit to the Visa section of the Tonga High Commission in London. If you submit your application by post, your package will be sent back to you by post after issuance of visa.
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Things Allowed to Carry
You can take the following things with you while going on tourist visit visa
(a) household articles,
(b) Clothes,
(c) Cameras, laptops, ipod and other things of this nature,
(d) Medicines that should not contain illegal drugs and etc.
