Fiji (FJ)
A tropical South Pacific hub with English-language administration, strong tourism and NGO sectors, rich iTaukei and Indo-Fijian cultures, and a relaxed but paperwork-heavy expat lifestyle.
Visa & Immigration
Entry and residence options for Fiji.
✈️ Visa-Free Access
Fiji grants visitor permits on arrival to many visa-exempt nationalities, commonly for up to 4 months, but travellers must verify the current visa-exempt list and conditions before travel.
Fiji Immigration is the authority for visas and permits. Keep certified copies, police checks and medicals fresh, and avoid overstays because pending or late applications can be refused.
Visitor Permit
Tourism, family visits and short non-work stays for eligible travellers.
On arrival for visa-exempt travellers; online/pre-entry timing varies for visa-required nationals
- ✓Passport
- ✓Return/onward ticket
- ✓Accommodation or host details
- ✓Sufficient funds
- ✓Visa if not visa-exempt
Work Permit
Foreign employees sponsored by a Fiji employer for a specific role.
Several weeks to months depending on checks and completeness
- ✓Employer request
- ✓Contract/offer
- ✓Certified passport copy
- ✓Qualifications
- ✓Police clearance
- ✓Medical report
- ✓FRCS/FNPF or employer compliance documents as required
Investor Permit
Non-citizens investing in and operating an approved Fiji business.
Often 1-3 months or longer if sector approvals are needed
- ✓Business registration
- ✓Investment plan
- ✓Proof of funds
- ✓Police clearance
- ✓Medical report
- ✓Tax and company documents
- ✓Sector licences where required
Student Permit
Foreign students accepted by Fiji education providers.
Apply before study start; allow several weeks
- ✓Offer letter
- ✓Passport
- ✓Proof of funds
- ✓Accommodation details
- ✓Medical/police documents if required
- ✓Guardian documents for minors
Residence Permit on Assured Income
Non-citizens aged 45 or above with sufficient overseas assets/income so they will not become a charge on public funds.
Several weeks to months
- ✓Request letter
- ✓Passport copy
- ✓Recent photos
- ✓Arrival stamp
- ✓Local bank statement in FJD
- ✓Retirement/income statement
- ✓Police reports
- ✓Medical report
- ✓Dependent documents if applicable
Co-Extensive Residence Permit
Dependants accompanying a principal permit holder.
Usually processed with or after principal permit
- ✓Birth/marriage/kinship documents
- ✓Passport copies
- ✓Photos
- ✓Police report where applicable
- ✓Medical report
- ✓Principal permit evidence
No dedicated digital nomad visa
Digital NomadRemote workers must use an existing visitor, business, work, investor or residence category and confirm work/tax consequences.
Depends on category
- ✓Valid immigration status
- ✓Proof of funds
- ✓Tax advice
- ✓Private insurance
- ✓No local employment unless authorised
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