Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Tongan citizens apply for a first or replacement 5- or 10-year Tongan passport using the High Commission's form and checklist, available in English and Tongan. Applicants under 16 need a parent's section completed.
Where to apply in Australia
Tonga High Commission, 7 Newdegate Street, Deakin ACT (covers Australia). Hours Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00, closed 13:00-14:00.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Tonga.
How to apply
Download and complete the passport application form (incomplete forms are refused) | have Section 5 signed by a civil servant or a person who knows you | attach photos and birth certificate or old passport | send or lodge with the High Commission and pay the fee
Documents you need
- Two passport photos signed on the back by the Section 5 signee
- Birth certificate for first-time applicants, replacement after theft, and anyone under 16
- Old or expired passport for renewals
- Completed application form
- Section 8 if the passport was lost, stolen or damaged
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: 5-year passport $86.25
- Official fee: 10-year passport $115.00 (currency not stated on the checklist)
Good to know
Checklist shows no date and no currency; the extension checklist on the same site prices a 5-year extension at AUD $86.25. How and where to submit, and processing time, are not stated on the checklist.
Official sources
- tongahighcom.com.au
- tongahighcom.com.au/downloads/Passport_Application_requirements-en.pdf
- tongahighcom.com.au/downloads/Passport_Application_Form.pdf
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Tonga's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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