How to get a Tonga visa from Burkina Faso

• The Tongan tourist visa allows Burkinabés to visit Tonga for tourism purposes. Activities that can be carried out by Burkinabés include sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
• This visa also doubles as a visitor’s visa. If you intend to meet up with friends and relatives in the country, you can do so using this visa.
• The tourist visa is valid for 30 days, but it is extendable for another 30 days with a fee.
• There is no straight flight from Burkina Faso to Tonga, so travelers have to make a stop at the north of Auckland, New Zealand. Then they board a three-hour flight from there to Tonga.
• Tonga is a very religious country, with a good majority of the people practicing Christianity.
• Tourist travelers to Tonga are to take note of these laws:
• It is illegal for men or women to go topless in public.
• Wearing black in Tonga means that you are in mourning, so it’s wise to avoid wearing this color if you’re not grieving.
• Tourists are not allowed to travel to Tonga on a Sunday. Tonga follows the sabbath day rule very strictly.
• Travelers should get vaccinated against the following:
• Rabies.
• Typhoid.
• Polio.
• Yellow fever.
• Hepatitis B.
• Proof of a return ticket is required. The immigration officer might not allow you to enter the country without one.
• You are subject to local laws while in Tonga. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested or imprisoned.
• If traveling with prescription medication, check with the Ministry of Health to ensure the medication is legal and available in Tonga. Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging with your doctor’s prescription.
• Anyone that breaches the Immigration Act may be prosecuted and subject to a term of imprisonment or fine or both.
• Generally speaking, Tonga is a peaceful country with no major security concerns.

• The Tongan business visa is for Burkina Faso traveling to Tonga for the purpose of business.
• Burkinabés are allowed to start up a business in Tonga using the business visa.
• New businesses must register for Income Tax if earning more than 7,000 Tongan Pa'anga per annum and should also register for Consumption Tax.
• The Tongan government has identified its growth areas as agriculture, fisheries, and tourism, although there are lots of opportunities for new business in infrastructure, building and construction, freight, and renewable energy.
• A local lawyer can be helpful in securing land leases and navigating immigration and working visa requirements for any foreign worker who might need to be based in Tonga.
• If you are starting up a business in Tonga, you should be prepared to spend money on training and mentoring the local labor force who are keen to work and willing to learn.
• If you are traveling to Tonga for a business meeting you need the following documents:
• Business letter from the sending company specifying the purpose of the visit in Tonga
• Copy of a recent bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds
• Original business letter from the host company in Tonga explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel and guaranteeing sufficient funds.
  

The current population of Tonga is 104,772 as of Tuesday, September 24, 2019, based on Worldometers elaboration of the latest United Nations data.