Oceania
Tonga
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In Tonga, criminal records checks are generally permissible for new candidates. However, due to the sensitive nature of this information, it is restricted in certain cases. Additionally, medical screening is also generally allowed but subject to certain restrictions. Lastly, identity verification and address checks are permitted but only under specific conditions. Overall, candidates in Tonga face a number of limitations when it comes to background checks that can be performed prior to hiring.
Background check summary
Criminal: permissible
Medical: permissible
Address: some restrictions
Identity: permissible
Zinc's background check turnaround times
Please note these background check turnaround times are averages for the country. Actual check times may vary and depend on a number of factors including the resident country's process time as well as the candidate's document submission speed.
Financial (mins)
20
Criminal (days)
10
Media (mins)
14
Reference (days)
2
identity (mins)
140
Education (days)
12.57
Address (days)
2
Sanctions (mins)
25
Right-to-work rules
Rules apply for citizens as well as non-citizens working in the country
National ID Accepted?
Passport
Yes
Other passport accepted?
Any other routes (any type of citizen)
Body name
Foreign Citizens
Natural citizens: Alternative routes
Country details
Birthrate
25.37
Population
capital
Nuku'alofa
GDP ($/capita)
2200
TLD
.to
developed/developing
Developing
Currency
Pa’anga
Net migration
0
Literacy(%)
98.5
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