Hello everyone,
What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Tonga? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc..
What formalities are involved in the process?
What is the policy on dual-citizenship in Tonga? Do you have to give up your former nationality?
What are the advantages and benefits of acquiring Tongan citizenship, in your opinion?
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Bhavna
Naturalisation and citizenship in Tonga
Bhavna
23 May 2017 14:38:52
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Dave Broekhuizen
05 June 2017 10:33:41
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I am curious for the replies. 
Jandalia
03 August 2017 16:53:05
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Hi All
This is what I found on my search.
Naturalization
29. Any foreigner after he has resided in the Kingdom for the space of five years or more may with the consent of the King take the oath of allegiance and he may be granted Letters of Naturalization and all naturalized subjects shall have the same rights and privileges as native born subjects of Tonga with the exception that they shall not be entitled to the rights of hereditary tax allotments. (Act 35 of 1912, Amended by Act 28 of 1978.)
Ref: http://www.paclii.org/cgi-bin/sinodisp/ … ery=cot238
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It's worth mentioning however that we are talking about Tonga, so be prepared for things to be 'fluid'. Remember that the visitor's visa is usually 30days. Gotta get creative on how to stretch that month to 5 years.
johnlee2015
06 April 2018 00:16:18
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After your arrival the visa is extendable by the immigration in Tonga.
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