Long-term Employment Visa Checklist
- Applications must be lodged prior to arrival into Tonga or pay adjustment fee of $5,750.00 (visitor to employment)
- 1 recent passport photo each for all applicants included in application.
- Application Fee of $230.00 Tongan Pa‘anga per year per person and any other required fee (s)
- Application form must be appropriately and fully completed (Please note that one family can share one form if applying for same type of visa)
- Valid passport
- A medical report (in accordance to the prescribed Medical Form) issued within the past 3 months by a medical practitioner.
- A National Police Record issued in the past 3 months from country of ordinary residence. (for persons included in the application age 16 and above)
- 2 current character reference letters from 2 individuals who have known the applicant for a significant period of time (referees’ full contact details must be provided which will used for later verification by the case/visa officer)
- A supporting letter from the Employer
- Letter of support from the Ministry of Education in Tonga, if the applicant is applying with the intension to be a teacher in Tonga.
- Business Tax Clearance and the applicant’s Tax Clearance
- Copy of an updated Business Licence
- An employment contract is required includes:
Please also take note of the following:
1. The Immigration Division may also inspect the business/company for genuineness of operation
2. Foreign documents must be certified copies issued by recognized authorities (please attach English translation ONLY).
3. A bond may be imposed of a repatriation clause is not included in the contract where the immigration officer is uncertain that either parties will be able to pay their return airfare.
4. Provide additional information as requested by Immigration Division. Failure to provide required information may lead to rejection
5. A penalty fee of $1,150.00 Tongan Pa‘anga applies to those who will overstay their permits/visas.
6. Visa Fees are non-refundable.
7. Approximate processing time: 22 working days

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