Employee pre-screening background checks in Tonga

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 Checks: permissible

Medical screening: 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.
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Financial (mins)

Criminal (days)

Media (mins)

Reference (days)

identity (mins)

140

Education (days)

12.57

Address (days)

Sanctions (mins)

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