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.
Holders of a Tongan passport can extend it for five years by post or in person at the High Commission rather than applying for a new one.
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
Complete and sign the extension form | post or deliver it with the original passport, photos, contact numbers and proof of payment to the Deakin address | pay by money order, bank cheque or Westpac transfer and email the scanned receipt | the High Commission phones you before posting the passport back
Documents you need
- Original passport to be extended
- Signed extension application form
- Two recent photos with name on the back
- Postal address
- Landline and mobile number
- Proof of payment
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD $86.25 (non-refundable)
Good to know
Extension checklist last updated 11 May 2023 (more than 12 months old). Processing time not stated.
Official sources
- tongahighcom.com.au
- tongahighcom.com.au/downloads/Passport_Extension_requirements.pdf
- tongahighcom.com.au/downloads/Passport_Extension_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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