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Fijian Transit Visa

For non-exempt nationals passing through Fiji whose transit exceeds three hours, allowing them to pass through the country on the way to another destination.

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The Ministry lists transit (over 3 hours) as a visa purpose but does not publish a separate transit-visa fee/validity on the pages reviewed; confirm the specific fee and conditions.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Fiji government website before you apply.
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Official name
Visa for transit purposes
Route type
Short transit visa
When required
Non-exempt nationals whose transit exceeds three hours
Where to apply
Before arrival — online via the IMMIHUB portal, or in person at an immigration station (Suva, Nadi, Lautoka, Savusavu, Levuka, Labasa)
Cost
No separate transit fee published; charged under the visitor visa fee structure — Single Entry Visa FJD $93.00
The Ministry does not publish a distinct transit-visa fee; the FJD $93.00 Single Entry Visa rate on the Application Forms & Fees page is assumed to apply. Confirm the current fee before travel.
Validity
Single Entry Visa is valid 3 months for one journey
Where the transit is processed as a Single Entry Visa; validity figures from the Ministry's visitor visa fee schedule.
Processing time
14 working days from receipt of the application

Who it is for

  • Non-exempt nationals connecting through a Fijian airport for more than three hours
  • Travellers who leave the transit area or require re-clearance

How to apply

  • Apply online through the IMMIHUB portal before travel
  • Provide onward travel details and the applicable fee

Requirements

  • You are transiting through Fiji en route to another destination within 72 hours of entry (the Ministry also describes transit as lasting more than three hours)
  • You hold an approved visa or permit for your next country of destination
  • You hold a confirmed onward ticket to that next destination (and a further outward ticket if you then travel on from there)
  • You must apply for and obtain the transit visa before arriving in Fiji

Documents you may need

  • Completed Visitors Visa Application form
  • Proof of an approved visa or permit for your next country of destination
  • Proof of an onward ticket to the next destination (and a further outward ticket if travelling on from there)
  • Certified copy of your passport
  • Two passport-size photographs

Frequently asked questions

  • A transit visa is required for non-exempt nationals transiting Fiji to another destination within 72 hours of entry. The Ministry also frames the trigger as a transit lasting more than three hours. In either case you must apply for and obtain the visa before you arrive in Fiji, and you must already hold an approved visa or permit and an onward ticket for your next destination.

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.

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