Fiji (FJ)

Required for all Immigration Department applications, banking, school enrolment and lease agreements. Passport should be valid for the full permit period. Keep certified photocopies of the biodata pages separate from the original.

Required for dependant permit applications, school enrolment, citizenship-by-descent applications and most immigration categories. Fiji is a Hague Apostille member (since 2007); foreign birth certificates from Hague member countries require apostille. Fiji's official language is English; non-English documents require certified English translation.

Required for spouse and dependant permit applications, family registration, insurance beneficiary designation, banking and estate planning. Apostille from Hague member countries; non-English documents require certified English translation.

Required for work permits, investor residence, student permits, the Assured Income Resident permit and most long-stay permit applications. Must be recent — typically issued within 3–6 months of the application date. Fiji is a Hague Apostille member; foreign clearances from Hague member countries require apostille. Non-English certificates need certified English translation.

Required for many Immigration Department permit categories (work permits, investor visas, student permits). Must be issued within the validity window specified by the permit category — typically within 3 months of application. Obtain from a registered physician or approved medical facility in Fiji or your home country.

Core document for work permit applications, PAYE tax registration with FRCS, bank account opening, tenancy checks and work-rights verification. The contract should specify position, salary (in FJD), duration and employer registration number.

Required for skilled work permits, professional registration with Fiji's regulatory boards (Fiji Medical and Dental Council for healthcare, Engineers Board of Fiji for engineering) and school or university admission. Apostille from Hague member countries; non-English documents require certified English translation.

Required for visitor permit extensions, the Assured Income Resident permit, investor permits, rental applications and property purchase source-of-funds compliance. Typically 3–6 months of statements from your home-country bank.

A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) issued by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) is required for employment payroll, business registration, bank account opening and VAT compliance. Your employer typically registers you; self-employed individuals register at any FRCS office.

Employees in Fiji are required to contribute to the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF), the country's main retirement savings scheme. Keep FNPF contribution statements and membership records; they are required for benefit claims and any home-country pension portability applications.

Foreign visitors may drive in Fiji on their valid home-country licence for up to 6 months. For long-term residents, the licence must be converted through the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Bring your original licence, a certified English translation if the original is not in English, and a driving history letter for insurance and LTA conversion purposes. Fiji drives on the left.

Fiji has strict biosecurity requirements for pet imports. Dogs and cats require an import permit from the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF), a microchip, current rabies vaccination certificate, a veterinary health certificate and — for pets from non-approved countries — a post-entry isolation period. Begin preparations at least 3 months before travel and contact BAF for current approved-country status.