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🇹🇴 Tonga

Employment Visa

Required for any non-citizen intending to work in Tonga, including voluntary and charitable work. Employer sponsorship is mandatory, and employers must demonstrate the position cannot be filled by a local Tongan candidate. Applications require a confirmed job offer, medical report approved by Immigration Division, and police clearance from country of residence. Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks. Valid for the duration of employment contract, renewable annually. Work is restricted to the sponsoring employer only. Dependents can apply for accompanying visas.

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Processing Time

4-6 weeks

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Cost

Approximately TOP $200-500 (varies by duration)

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Duration

Duration of employment contract, renewable annually

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Work Rights

Tied to sponsoring employer only

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Confirmed job offer from registered Tongan employer
  • 2Proof position cannot be filled locally
  • 3Medical report approved by Immigration Division
  • 4Police clearance from country of residence (within 3 months)
  • 5Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • 6Two passport photos

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