US embassy sends consular officer to Tonga

The US Embassy in Fiji will send one of its officers to Tonga to provide consular services for U.S. citizens living in the kingdom on February 9 – 11, 2016.

It would be an opportunity for the officer to receive applications from nonimmigrant visa applicants in Nuku’alofa.

In a public notice released by the embassy yesterday  it said the consular officer while in Tonga will take applications for American Citizen Services, including reports of birth abroad and U.S. passport applications, as well as provide notary services for documents for use in the United States.

“Appointments for American Citizen Services are available in Tongatapu on Monday, February 8 and Tuesday, February 9, 2016,” it said.

Public Notice

Consular Officer’s Travel to Tongatapu February  9-11, 2016

The Consular Officer will travel to Tongatapu February 8-11, 2016, to provide consular services for U.S. citizens living in Tonga.  Additionally, on February 8 and 9, 2016, a limited number of individuals who meet the requirements outlined below will be able to submit an application for a nonimmigrant visa in Nukualofa.

American Citizen Services:

We will take applications for American Citizen Services, including reports of birth abroad and U.S. passport applications, as well as provide notary services for documents for use in the United States.

Appointments for American Citizen Services are available in Tongatapu on Monday, February 8 and Tuesday, February 9, 2016.

Please click here to visit our website to review the documents that you are required to present for the different services.   Please note that in addition to any original document, you will need to bring photocopies of ALL originaldocuments, IDs, and passports.

Please note that we can only see applicants who have scheduled an appointment. We will not accept walk-in applications! To schedule an appointment please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (+679) 331-4466.

Please note we only have a limited number of appointments available. Once we confirm your appointment, we will also inform you which documents you need to bring with you, and will also advise you the fees you need to pay.  Please note that we can only accept certified bank checks in U.S. dollars in the exact amount made payable to the U.S. Embassy, Suva.  For security reasons, cash is not accepted.

Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV):

Please note Tongan NIV applicants must meet all criteria listed below in order to qualify for an appointment in Nukualofa.  NIV appointments are available on Wednesday, February 10 and Thursday, February 11, 2016, at the Fa’onelua Convention Center (FCC) in Nukualofa.

You must meet all of the requirements outlined in order to qualify for an appointment.

–      You do not plan to travel internationally before March 31, 2016. Given the distances and processing time, we cannot guarantee that passports will be available for travel before that date.

–      You must be seeking a visa in one of the following categories:

  • Student (F – Must have form I-20 and paid SEVIS fee)
  • Exchange visitor (J – Must have DS-2019 and paid SEVIS fee)
  • Seaman or Airline Crewmember (C-1/D – Must have agency letter)
  • Religious worker (R – Must have approved petition)
  • A Temporary Visitor for Business or Pleasure (B1 and/or B2) who had an U.S. visa of the same category that expired on or after February 1st2011 and can present the visa at the interview.

–      You have NOT been refused a U.S. visa before or been removed from the U.S. or denied entry into the United States at a Port of Entry.

–      You have NOT overstayed in the U.S. on a previous trip.

If you meet the aforementioned criteria and want to be considered for an interview in Nuku’alofa, please send an email to the Consular Section at[email protected].  Please include the following information in your email:

  1. Scanned copy of your passport’s bio/photo page
  2. Scanned copy of your DS-160 confirmation pagehttps://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
  3. Visa type (e.g. tourist, business, student, etc.) that you want to apply for
  4. Expiration date and visa class of your last U.S. visa if applicable

Please note we only have a limited number of appointments available. Appointments will be confirmed after the U.S. Embassy received and reviewed above mentioned information. We will not accept walk-in applications!

Applicants who have immediate travel plans or that do not meet the aforementioned criteria must schedule an appointment viawww.ustraveldocs.com and must travel to the U.S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji, to submit their application.

We cannot accept petitions for immigrant visas.  All immigrant visa inquiries and U.S. legal permanent resident card inquiries should be directed to the U.S. Embassy in Suva at [email protected].

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