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Public Notice

1. Business Visitors Permit

From 1 August 2022, Business Visitors Permit will be granted for a period of 21 days. 

A Business Visitors Permit allows foreign nationals to undertake business, study, research, consultancy, or work related activities in Fiji for 21 days. 

A Business Visitors Permit is not required to attend workshop, training and meetings in Fiji, Visitors Permit will be issued instead.

 

Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and United States of America Nationals

 Nationals of Other Countries

1. Permit on Arrival - Business Visitors Permit given on arrival for 21 days, (do not require prior approval).

 2. Allowed Activities - A Business Visitors permit allows foreign nationals to undertake business, study, research, consultancy, or work-related activities in Fiji for 21 days

3. Extension - Any extension to the 21 days Business Visitors permit, will require a Short-Term Work to be applied prior to the expiry of the Visitors Business Permit, with an applicable fee.

4. After 21 days - Working beyond the 21 days without transitioning to a Short-Term Work permit, may result in removal and denied future entry to Fiji.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Prior approval - required to enter on the Business Visitor Permit 

2. Procedures to obtain prior approval

a. Requests from the employer / organisation in Fiji are to be sent to  with the following information

        i. Invitation from the organisation in Fiji.

       ii. Name, date of birth and passport number of the person arriving;

      iii. The role the person will be undertaking in the organisation;

      iv. The intended length of stay;

       v. Name and Contact of organisation representative; and

      vi. Bio Data page of applicants passport

b. A response will be provided within 2 to 24 hours.

c. The person travelling is required to carry a copy of the approval letter and present it on arrival. In addition, the person must declare “Business” on arrival when entering Fiji.

d. Travellers may be denied entry into Fiji if the approval letter is not presented.

3. Extension - Any extension to the 21 days Business Visitors permit, will require a Short-Term Work to be applied prior to the expiry of the Visitors Business Permit, with an applicable fee.

4. After 21 days - Working beyond the 21 days without transitioning to a Short-Term Work permit, may result in removal and denied future entry to Fiji.

 

2. Cessation of Passport Stamping

2.1 With effect from 01/02/2023 passport will no longer need to be stamped for the following Permit categories:
  • Work Permit
  • Investor Permit
  • Residence Permit

2.2 Please retain an e-copy/hardcopy of the final permit letter at all time.

 

3. Changes in the Visa Processing timeframe

3.1 Effective 1st February, 2023, Visa processing time will increase from three (3) consecutive days to fourteen (14) working days. This is to allow us to accomodate the increasing demand for Visas. Please ensure visa applications are lodged well before travel dates.

3.2 You may access the visa checklis here - Application for a Visa into Fiji (Requirements Checklist)

3.3 You may lodge your online visa application here - Online Application Form

NoteWhen uploading documents, please ensure all attachments are certified  and in PDF format.

 

 

4. Notice to Permit Holders

This is to advise that all foreign nationals who are currently stranded in the country due to COVID-19 should contact Fijian Immigration Office so that they could be properly guided to maintain their legal status. This applies to all categories of permit holders. Refer to the Public Notice as of 05/02/2022 here.

5. Travel Advisory: COVID-19

Please refer to COVID-19 travel guidance link to assist you in your travel to Fiji: https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/international-travel

Revised: 06/11/2021

  

6. Immigration Online Services 

As part of the Departments ongoing plan for Digital Transformation, customers can now lodge ‘Permit and Visa’ application online through the Fijian Immigration Department Website and make appointments online for lodgment of Passports.

  • For more information on Online Permit and Visa Lodgment click here
  • For information on making appointments for Passport Lodgment click here.