Business & investor visas
Fijian Business Visitors Permit
A short permit for business, consultancy, research or work-related activities for a limited period, suited to visitors carrying out professional tasks.
Under review — check current rules
Important information
- Official name
- Business Visitors Permit
- Route type
- Short business/work-activity permit
- Duration
- 21 days (from 1 August 2022)
- Issued on arrival to
- Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and USA nationals
- Section 9(3) short-activity provision
- Up to 14 days for visa-exempt nationals; cannot be extended
- Maximum stay
- 21 days (since 1 August 2022); 14 days under the section 9(3) provision for visa-exempt nationals
- Where to apply
- Issued on arrival for Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and USA nationals; other eligible nationals apply through the Ministry of Immigration
- Cost
- Not published for this permit
- The Ministry's Application Forms & Fees page does not list a distinct Business Visitors Permit fee. Confirm the fee with the Permits and Visa Manager before relying on any figure.
- Extension
- The 14-day section 9(3) activity provision cannot be extended; working beyond the permitted period requires a work permit
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals attending to business, consultancy or research in Fiji
- Short-term work-related activity that does not require a full work permit
- Nationals of Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the USA (on-arrival issuance)
What you can do
- Undertake business, study, research, consultancy or work-related activities for 21 days
- Working beyond the permitted period without a permit may result in removal and denied future entry
How to apply
- Eligible nationals may be issued the permit on arrival; others apply in advance via the Ministry of Immigration
- Contact the Permits and Visa Manager for the application procedure and fee
Requirements
- Be a national eligible for the permit — Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and USA nationals are issued it on arrival; other visa-exempt nationals may also be granted it
- Hold a valid passport
- Declare your intended purpose to immigration officers at the border on arrival
- Limit your activity to the permitted period (21 days, or 14 days under the section 9(3) provision) — a work permit is required to work beyond it
Frequently asked questions
Nationals of Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United States are issued the permit on arrival, with no prior approval required — they simply declare their intended purpose to immigration officers at the border. Other eligible nationals follow the standard prior-application process through the Ministry of Immigration.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.