ETIAS - An European Visa Application Service

Travelling to Europe is about to become much easier for Tongan nationals. From 2025, Tonga and several other visa exempt countries will be able to enter Europe with ETIAS for up to 90 days.

The new ETIAS visa waiver provides a layer of security to ensure that travellers who are visiting European countries are safe and secure. It also ensures that those travelling meet all necessary requirements and can be easily identified, creating a smoother travel experience.

To ensure safe entry, travellers must present a valid passport along with an approved ETIAS. This new visa waiver program is designed to protect European countries from unauthorised entry and guarantee the security of their nationals.

Do Tongan nationals require a visa to enter Europe?

No, Tongan nationals will not require a visa to enter Europe for a period of up to 90 days. For travellers from countries that do not require visas, such as Tonga, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be introduced in 2025.

The ETIAS is not a visa. As long as the stay doesn't exceed 90 days in 180-day period, Tongan passport holders will still be able to pass through an external EU border without needing to apply for a visa. ETIAS is accepted for travel, commerce, and transit.

Do Tongan nationals qualify for ETIAS?

Yes, you can apply for an ETIAS visa waiver if you're a Tongan national.

As of 2025, Tongans will require an ETIAS in order to enter any nation that is a part of the Schengen area.

What documents are required for Tongans to obtain ETIAS?

a valid and up-to-date, Tonga-issued passport.
a valid form of payment to pay the application fee, such as a credit or debit card.
an email address to receive notifications about the status of the applicant’s ETIAS.

Once all the requirements are fulfilled, travellers can go ahead and apply for their ETIAS authorisation.

ETIAS application approval for Tongans

The applicant should double-check all of their information before submitting it. Apply Now

The application's status will be sent through email after submission. Each applicant will get a message in their inbox
when their application is accepted.

Some applications might require manual review. In that situation, it can take up to 72 hours for status messages to
arrive. The applicant will get a notification from the ETIAS Registration team.

For the ETIAS, nearly 95% of applications are anticipated to be accepted.

Travellers who have their applications denied will have the option to appeal the decision by sending an appeal directly
to the member state they plan to enter European countries through. Then, this member state will handle their appeal
on its own.

ETIAS application process for Tongan nationals using E.R.V.V.S^TM

APPLY ON ETIASREGISTRATION

You can apply through our website: www.etiasregistration.co.uk and using our system E.R.V.V.S^TM, we can swiftly handle your ETIAS application.

Most of the information the system requires from your travel document/passport will be automatically entered into the required fields of the ETIAS application form through a quick live scan of the MRZ area on your passport.

COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM

Personal information, passport details, and health and security information will be required to complete the electronic ETIAS application form.

E.R.V.V.S^TM VERIFICATION

Personal information on your ETIAS application will be 95% added using your travel document and then verified using the E.R.V.V.S^TM.

E.R.V.V.S^TM VALIDATION

The E.R.V.V.S^TM will now provide and handle the application; ensuring that your application is validated by matching the information to your travel document and information submitted.

PAY THE E.R.V.V.S^TM FEE

The ETIAS processing fee must be paid securely online by travellers using a credit or debit card.

This payment will include all application processing fees.

ETIAS PROCESSING

ETIAS applications are automatically screened against EU security databases. Most will be approved at this stage, others may require manual processing.

ETIAS APPLICATION SUCCESSFUL

Once your application has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email with your personal ETIAS approved notice.

This will allow you to travel to your desired European destinations.

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ETIAS for Tonga