Application Forms
This page is an overview of the various application forms that assist us in our processes and services towards our customers.
Customers are encouraged to provide accurate and complete information when filling these forms.
Vacancy Application
Interested applicants are advised to fill the vacancy application form when applying for a vacant post.
Declaration Form
This form is intended to customers of the Famili Tonga U.S.A Trading in declaring funds invested in their investment program.
Customer Complaints
The Reserve Bank warmly welcomes any complaints from the public regarding our services. Any complaints are invited to be completed through this complaints form.
Application for a Banking License
Prudential Statement No. 12 is issued in terms of Section 15(3) of the Financial Institutions Act. It outlines the minimum license application requirements that applicants must submit to the National Reserve Bank of Tonga as part of their proposal to set up a bank or a credit institution in Tonga.
- Banking License Application Form PDF 134 KB • FORM 1
- Bio Data Sheet - Shareholder PDF 153 KB • FORM 2
- Bio Data Sheet - Directors PDF 200 KB • FORM 3
- Business Plan PDF 196 KB • FORM 4
Application Forms for
Financial Institutions
Foreign Exchange Dealer Licence
As required under the Foreign Exchange Control Act 2018, the authority to deal in gold, foreign exchange business or in foreign securities as an authorized dealer, money changer or in any other manner it deems fit in Tonga is restricted to persons who have been authorised by the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT).
A foreign exchange license for license type A/ license type B/ license type C is required for the conduct of foreign exchange business as mentioned above. The foreign exchange dealing business must also be a company registered under the Companies Act and issued with a valid business license pursuant to the Business Licenses Regulation 2012.
Microfinance Institutions Licence
The Microfinance Institutions Act 2018 gives the National Reserve Bank of Tonga the authority to license, regulate and supervise microfinance institutions. The following guideline is to assist prospective applicants to apply for a license as required under section 5 of the Microfinance Act 2018, herein refer to as the “Act”.
Microfinance Institutions under Section 2 of the Act includes organisations using owner’s equity, loan capital and savings to provide small and simple microfinance services such as taking deposits, offering any loan, advance, domestic money transfer services, grant or any guarantee or any other credit extended in cash or in-kind with or without security or guarantee and insurance to members.
Moneylender Licence Application
The Moneylenders Act 2018 gives the National Reserve Bank of Tonga the authority to license, regulate and supervise moneylenders. The following guideline is to assist prospective applicants to apply for a license as required under section 3 of the Moneylenders Act 2018 (the “Act”).
A Moneylender means any person who carries or holds himself out in any way as carrying on the business of moneylending, whether or not he carries on any other business.
Application Forms for
Exchange Control
Form A
General
Application for all transfers except imports, export of currency, travel, and offshore investment.
Form B
Imports
Application to Remit Money Overseas to pay for Imports.
Form C
Export of Currency
Application for
exporting of currency.
Form D
Travel
Application for Foreign Exchange facilities for travel outside Tonga.
Form E
Offshore Investments
Application to remit money overseas for Investment purposes.
Form F
Export Declaration
To be submitted to the Ministry of Revenue & Customs, Tonga, in respect of all exports from Tonga except the exempted exports.
Form G
Transfer Security
Application to
issue or transfer securities.
Form H
Foreign Currency Account
Application to open and maintain Foreign Currency Account(s) with the Commercial Banks in Tonga.
Reporting to TRA
To comply with TRA reporting requirements, financial institutions and personnel must complete the designated report form provided below and submit it to the TRA for review and approval.
Border Currency Report Form
Complete the Border Currency Report form if you are carrying cash with a value of more than TOP$ 10,000 or any foreign currency equivalent to the amount. This declaration is required by law under section 19(1) of the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Act 2010.
Suspicious Transaction Report Form
Financial Institutions are required to report suspicious transactions to the Transaction Reporting Authority. This is required by law under Section 14(1) of the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act 2000. Penalties exist for failure to report or to supply full and correct information.
Currency Transaction Report Form
Complete the Currency Transaction Report form for the reporting of currency transaction which is required by law under Regulation 23(5) of the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Regulation 2010. Penalties exist for failure to report or to supply full and correct information.
The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (Reserve Bank) was established on 1 July 1989 as the central bank of Tonga.