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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OVERSTAYING REGIONAL STUDENTS

The Ministry of Immigration would like to advise regional student who may have overstayed their current permit to note that you are to wait for PI Uplift approval before lodging your student permit applications.
You are required to await the decision on your PI Uplift application before lodging the student permit application online.
Prior lodgment of student permit application while overstaying can result in REFUSAL of the application.

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Visa & Visitors Permit

Visa is a pre entry authority issued to a non-citizen passport holder from non-visa exempted countries.

Business Visitor Permit

For non-citizen who intend to work, conduct business, study, investment or consultancy.

Non-Government
Organization

NGOs often require work permits for foreign employees in humanitarian roles.

Maritime and
Fishing

Work permits are crucial for those in maritime and fishing industries who want to enter Fiji.

Secondments

Needed for overseas employees temporarily seconded to another country.

Work Permit Categories – Long Term (3 Years)

Offering three-year or longer work permits for specific skills or opportunities.

Work Permit Categories – One Year or Less

Typically for a year or less, are issued for temporary or seasonal work.

Investor Permit

These permits enable individuals to legally work in Fiji's maritime sector, contributing their skills and expertise to the industry.

Student Permit

Student Permit are issued to foreigners authorizing a person to study at local Institutions or Universities.

Internship

Internship or Training Attachment permit is granted to a person to undertake internship or training at a locally approved institutions.

Research Permit

Research Permit is granted to person to undertake research for the benefit of local universities/institution.

Permit on Assured Income

Issued to non-citizen with assets abroad,
ensuring self-sufficiency in Fiji.

Co-Extensive Residence

Co-Extensive Residence Permit enables dependents to enter and reside with the principal applicant.

Permit on Special Purpose

Medical Grounds Permit: Non-citizen, recommended by certified practitioner.

By Registration

The process of citizenship acquisition is guided by Fijian Citizenship Act 2009 that came into force on 10 April 2009.

By Birth

Every child born in Fiji on or after the commencement date becomes a citizen at the date of birth unless, at the date of birth.

Dual Citizenship

Under the Citizenship Act, you can be both a Fijian citizen and a citizen of another country. Contact us to find out more.

Child of a Fiji Citizen

Exemption Status granted to unmarried child of Fiji citizen, under 18, with foreign passport.

Spouse of a Fiji Citizen

For non-citizen who intend to work, conduct business, study, investment or consultancy.

Registered in the VKB

Is granted to a person registered in the Vola ni Kawa Bula maintained by the iTLC

Exemption by Descent

Principal citizen’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Non Fiji Citizen Civil Servant

Granted to a person employed in the service of the Government of the Fiji Islands.

Family of Exempted Person

The immigration Act 2003 and holder of a valid foreign passport to enter.

Exemption for Members of Military Forces

Granted to any serving member of the military forces of another country.

Exemptions Notice in the Gazette

Peace Corps, Voluntary Services, person who has been invited by the Government.

Uplift of PI Status

Navigate the PI Uplift Application process seamlessly with our comprehensive application guide.

Bond Refund

Bond is a sum of money paid by a non-citizen applying for a permit prior to the granting of the permit as a security.

Appeal application

An appeal to the Minister responsible for Immigration can be applied by a foreigner or company for permit.

General Enquiries

Fill out the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible. You may follow up on your application after 30 working days.

Complaints/Report

Report any illegal immigration activities.

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What are you reporting?

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Who or what are you reporting?

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Public Notices

August 8

Passport Services Update

The Ministry of Immigration wishes to inform the public that 30,000 passport books have landed and received at the Immigration Office in Suva. This batch is part of the 100,000 books that is being printed by our supplier in Germany. The remaining 70,000 will arrive in Fiji over the next few months. The process of ordering another 100,000 has commenced.

June 30

PUBLIC NOTICE

Extension of the “Adherence to Application Requirements and Processing Guidelines”. The Ministry of Immigration advises that the “Adherence to Application Requirements and Processing Guidelines” has been extended for three (3) months, from June to August 2025. This follows its effective date on 8th May 2025.

May 5

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Ministry of Immigration wishes to inform that, effective from 23 April 2025, all work permit applications must be processed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Act 2003 and its regulations.

News

October 14

Fiji opens doors to all Fijians living overseas

All Fijians living overseas who are registered in the Vola ni Kawa Bula and those descended from Fijians but are living overseas will qualify to enter, work, and reside in Fiji.

October 13

VKB registered Fijians overseas to work in Fiji visa-free

The Immigration Department and the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs have officially signed a memorandum of understanding that will allow Fijians living overseas who are registered under the Vola-Ni-Kawabula to work and live in Fiji visa-free.

May 2

Review of Immigration Act begins

Many people who attended the first public consultations on the review of Immigration Act 2003 agree that iTaukei people born overseas should be granted automatic Fijian citizenship rather than applying for it.

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