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Fiji immigration and visa guide

Fiji offers Key Posts Work Permits for corporate executives, Foreign Investor Residence Permits, and Assured Income Residence for retirees and self-funded expats.

Department of Immigration Fiji & Investment Fiji

Processing time
3 – 6 weeks
Passport validity
6+ months
Points-based system
No
Digital nomad friendly
No

Visa options in Fiji

Key requirements

  • For Key Post Work Permit: Foreign Investment Registration Certificate (FIRC) from Investment Fiji
  • Employment contract with registered Fiji business entity
  • Police clearance and medical examination report (including chest X-ray)

How to apply for a Fiji visa: step by step

  1. 1

    Department of Immigration Filing

    Submit statutory application form with Investment Fiji certificate or employment agreement in Suva.

    2 - 4 weeks

  2. 2

    Approval Letter & Security Bond

    Receive approval letter from the Director of Immigration and deposit mandatory security bond.

    1 - 2 weeks

  3. 3

    Residence Permit Stamp in Passport

    Present passport at Department of Immigration in Suva or Nadi for permit endorsement.

    2 - 3 business days

Official government links

Frequently asked questions

What is the Assured Income Residence Permit in Fiji?

The Assured Income permit allows foreign nationals who have an assured offshore income (such as pensions, annuities, or overseas trust funds) of at least FJD 30,000 (~$13,500 USD) per year to reside in Fiji without taking up local employment.

Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Fiji. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Department of Immigration Fiji & Investment Fiji

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Department of Immigration Fiji & Investment Fiji on the official website before applying.