Our Fiji Visa Guide will teach you everything you need to know about Fiji’s visa policy for people from all over the world, including different types of visas, particular requirements, visa sponsorships, visa fees, and more. It is critical to have a scheduled flight ticket in hand before applying for a visa to Fiji.
Who needs a visa to visit Fiji?
Visas are not required for stays up to four months. You must have a valid onward or return ticket and a valid visa for your next destination. If you intend to remain for longer than four months, you will need to obtain a visa.
Entry into Fiji
Passengers older than 16 must present proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Also necessary is travel insurance with worldwide coverage for COVID-19. Before travelling to Fiji, consult the Frequently Asked Questions page on Tourism Fiji’s website. If you are travelling to Fiji and have had contact with a suspected or proven case of Monkey-pox within the last 21 days, or if you have departed from or visited specified high-risk countries within the last 30 days, you will be screened for Monkey-pox before advancing to the Immigration counter.
Eligibility to apply for a Fiji visa
The criteria requirements for a Fiji visa are straight forward. They are designed as a guide for travellers, to ensure they have the correct documentation before travelling, and on arrival of travel as well. If you fail to produce the correct documentation, it could result in your visa application being refused. The criteria is listed below.
Visa Application for Visitors.
Certified Copy of the Passport (Bio data page).
Two (2) recent photographs in passport size.
Confirmation of pre-reserved hotel (If staying in a hotel.
Letter from a Local Sponsor (if staying with relatives or friends).
A copy of the itinerary and/or ticket.
Processing time for Fiji visas
Visa applications are processed in three business days from the date of receipt by the Visa Officer. Delays in processing may arise when submitted applications are incomplete or when extra explanation, documentation, or document verification is required.
Appointment waiting times
Appointment waiting times can differ, depending on your reason for travel or the Country you reside from, you could have a lengthy wait for your visa appointment. It is advised for you to apply for your visa appointment well in advance to allow yourself plenty of time before your travels. Currently the appointment waiting time for a visitor visa is around 6 days from the day the application is submitted. Student visa appointments can take around 2 days, and all other non-immigrant visas can take around 3 days for an appointment.
Who can visit Fiji without a visa?
When travelling to Fiji, citizens of the following nations are not required to obtain a visa. Nonetheless, depending on the nature of their visit, these travellers will still require the proper documentation:
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- The Bahamas
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Cook Islands [NZ passport holder]
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Cuba
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Commonwealth Dominica
- Estonia
- The federal Republic of Germany
- The federated States of Micronesia
- Finland
- France
- The Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Holy See (Vatican)
- Hong Kong [SAR]
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxemburg
- Macau
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Nauru
- The Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- The Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of Ireland
- Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Romania
- Russia
- Samoa
- Serbia
- Slovak Republic
- St Kitts & Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent & The Grenadines
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Tonga
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Fiji visa types
There are two types of visas available in Fiji, depending on the reason for your holiday and the length of time you are travelling for, you should acquire one if you are planning on staying in Fiji for longer than 4 months. The two available visas are a single entry visa, this is valid for 3 months and can only be used for a single journey to Fiji. The second visa available is Multiple entry visa, this is valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue.
What to do if your Fiji visa is refused?
You have the opportunity to dispute this verdict. The embassy of the Member State that opted to deny the visa distributes a standard form to notify the applicant of the decision to deny a Fiji visa and the reasons for the rejection. Individuals routinely ask us how we can “guarantee” the issuance of a visa. Because all final decisions are made by embassies, there is no way to obtain a 100 percent guarantee. All you can do is ensure that your application is as strong as possible. Simply get in touch with us if your visa application has been rejected.
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Visa applications are processed in three business days from the date of receipt by the Visa Officer. Delays in processing may arise when submitted applications are incomplete or when extra explanation, documentation, or document verification is required.
Approval is granted after Investment Fiji receives a completed FIRC Application form along with the application cost (F$2,875). Successful applicants will thereafter get a Certificate of Registration for Foreign Investment (FIRC). Investors must then compile all the needed paperwork and documents, as outlined in the Foreign Investment Registration Certificate’s accompanying checklist.
If you desire to remain in Fiji for more than four months, you must apply for a Visa Permit Extension. Application forms can be downloaded on the Fiji Immigration website or obtained in person at an immigration office.