Business Visa from South Africa to Tonga
- This visa is issued to travelers who want to visit Tonga for business purposes.
- Applicants are actually issued a visitors visa when applying for this. The difference is that their visas must clearly state that they are visiting the country for business purposes.
- Applicants must inform Tonga Immigration of their intention in advance and in writing otherwise heavy penalty fees apply.
- If you want to meet up with business partners to maintain and develop business relationship, this is the visa for you.
- Foreigners with this visa can attend conferences, business summits, and trade fairs while they are in the country.
- Applicants are to apply for the visa via the Tonga embassy in Canberra, Australia as there is no embassy for Tonga in South Africa.
- Previous contractual agreements with the company which will serve as proof of previous dealings should be presented if there is any.
- Certificate of business registration of your partner company is to be provided.
- Letter of invitation stating the relevant details of your partner company is required. The duration and purpose of your visit in the country should also be clearly stated.
- Your current employer should also provide a letter stating that he/she is aware of your business leave. The purpose of your visit and duration of your leave should be clearly stated in the letter.
- The signature of the applicant must be faxed or e-mailed to the office if he/she is applying from overseas. Immigration does not consider `sign for` applications.
- You cannot seek public funds while you are in the country.
- Proof of paid visa application form should be provided.
- The visa is valid for 30 days.
- It is highly required that application forms are duly completed as incomplete applications will not be processed.