Announcement
New Visa Application Centre opening in Tonga
Published
31 August 2026
A new Visa Application Centre (VAC) will open in Nuku’alofa on 14 September 2026, making it easier for customers in Tonga to access New Zealand visa services locally.
The VAC, operated by VFS Global on behalf of Immigration New Zealand (INZ), will allow people to submit paper visa applications and supporting documents through a dedicated, face-to-face service. Customers will also benefit from longer opening hours and the convenience of booking an appointment on the VFS Global Tonga website.
The Tonga VAC is located at the General Post Office, Ground Floor, Salote and Taufa‘ahau Road, Nuku’alofa.
From 14 September 2026, all Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) visa applications must be submitted through the Tonga VAC. INZ Tonga staff will be available during the opening weeks to support customers submitting RSE applications.
Applicants using the service will pay a VAC service fee of TOP 86. For RSE visa applications, the fee will be TOP 43 per application, in addition to any applicable visa application fee.
If you need to submit a scanned copy of your passport with your application, passports can also be scanned at the Tonga VAC. Applicants can book an appointment, and a passport scanning fee applies.
Opening a VAC in Tonga reflects New Zealand’s strong relationship with the Pacific and provides customers with easier access to visa services closer to home.
VACs provide administrative support services only. They cannot provide immigration advice or influence visa decisions.
Find more information about submitting an application through the Tonga VAC on the VFS Global website.