Business Visa from Nigeria to Tonga

Business Visa from Nigeria to Tonga Description

Nigerians traveling to Tonga for business must first secure a business visa.
Unlike other Non-Tourist Visas, the Tonga business visa is issued for at least a month up to 1 year— for whole five years at a time.
You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Tongan company you will be visiting.
This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.
In summary, these are what you’ll be needing for your Tonga business visa application:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond the stay in Tonga, with at least one blank passport page available for a Tonga visa stamp.
One properly completed Tonga visa application form per applicant, including the signed declaration page.
Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
OR - you can upload a photo when you place your order online, instead of providing physical passport photos.
Two character references from two individuals who have known the applicant for a significant period of time (referee's full contact details must be provided and will be verified by the visa officer).
Official invitation from the Ministry of Labour, Commerce & Industries (MLCI).
Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
A National Police Clearance issued in the past 3 months.
A medical report (in accordance with prescribed Tonga Health Form) issued within past 6 months by a medical practitioner approved by Tonga immigration.

A Nigerian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
Duly completed and signed visa application form.
If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
Passport-size photographs (2 x 2” dimension) taken in white background.
Travel document.
Proof of financial support
Proof of accommodation
Copy of return flight ticket
Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
Medical Insurance.
Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Copy of travel itinerary.

Validity: 90 days
Processing Time: 14 days
Cost: Not available

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There is currently no Embassy of Tonga in Nigeria. Applicants are advised to use consulates in neighboring countries for their applications.

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