1) Police Clearance from the Fiji
All Police clearance requests are dealt directly through the Criminal Investigations Department in Fiji.They can be contacted via phone on (679) 3311 222 or via fax on (679) 3303 218.
More information can be accessed via their site on www.police.gov.fj
2) Repatriation of Human Remains
Process to get approval
The Shipper or Funeral Director will have to liaise directly with the airline from point of origin (i.e. local airline). The above will request the Airline for space and further provide information on the cause of death; age and all necessary certificates regarding the deceased.
The airline will liaise directly with the International carrier. The International carrier will subsequently liaise with their counterpart in Fiji or the Air Terminal Services (handling agent) to get an authority for the deceased to be transported into Fiji. The carriers will advise Air Terminal Services the cause of death, age including the incoming flight details of the deceased and also phone contact of the consignee.
Air Terminal Services will advise the Health Authority in Fiji on all information pertaining the deceased. The Health Authority (which is the Doctor on Duty at Nadi International Airport) will in turn approve permit or reject the above entering the country. ATS will also contact the consignee for the deceased to ensure the above is collected on the day of arrival
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Process to get approval
The Shipper or Funeral Director will have to liaise directly with the airline from point of origin (i.e. local airline). The above will request the Airline for space and further provide information on the cause of death; age and all necessary certificates regarding the human remain.
The airline will then liaise directly with the International carrier in this case Air Pacific or Air New Zealand in Los Angeles. The International carrier will subsequently liaise with their counterpart in Fiji or the Air Terminal Services (handling agent) to get an authority for the human remain to be transported into Fiji. The carriers will advise Air Terminal Services the cause of death, age including the incoming flight details of the deceased and also phone contact of the consignee.
Air Terminal Services will then advise the Health Authority in Fiji on all information pertaining the deceased. The Health Authority (which is the Doctor on Duty at Nadi International Airport) will in turn approve permit or reject the above entering the country. ATS will also contact the consignee for the deceased to ensure the above is collected on the day of arrival.
Requirements from Funeral Directors
The remains must be accompanied by a certified copy of the death certificate and a statement by the local health authority at the place of death stating that the decedent did not die of a contagious disease. There also must be a notarised statement by the embalmer stipulating the embalming process and a notarised statement by the local health authority at the place of death that the embalming was carried out in accordance with standard US/EU procedures.
The embalmed remains must be placed within a hermetically sealable container or casket, which in turn must be placed within an outer box constructed entirely of wood.
If the remains arrive in an unsatisfactory state, they will not be cleared through customs and health inspections and entry into the country will be refused. The casket remains will be returned to the point of origin at the sender’s expense.
3) Apostille Certificates | Convention de La Haye | The Hague Convention
Fiji’s a signatory to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. An Apostille is issued by a government of a country who is a signatory to the Hague Convention, authenticating the signature and or seal of a public official on a public document issued by that country, and intended for use in a foreign country. Apostilles are restricted in their use to those countries which are signatories to The Hague Convention.
The country of destination usually determines whether the authentication is in the form of an “Apostille” or “Certificate of Authentication”.
Apostilles are issued/stamped by the Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs on a gratis (no charge) basis.
Requests for Apostille stamps from the Fiji Government are usually requests to authenticate/notarise a Fiji Government issued document (e.g., Marriage Certificate, Birth/Death Certificate, and Adoption Papers).
Documentation
The following is required to be sent to our office for facilitation of this service:
- Completed “Apostille Authentication Request Form”
- Self-addressed prepaid “registered post” envelope for return postage of document
Processing Time
Requests are usually completed within 20 working days. Please note we will not be held responsible for any delays by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Fiji or any issues with local postal and courier services.
4) Criminal Conviction Clearance Applications
Those intending to travel to Fiji with Criminal Convictions record(s) are required to apply for clearance prior to travelling to Fiji. The High Commission communicates the application for the assessment and decision by Fiji Immigration Department.
The application and fees should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to intended date of departure. It is recommended clearance is sought before purchase of tickets and payments are made for accommodation etc
Documents
- Completed Criminal Conviction Clearance Form
- Certified copy of passport biodata page
- Criminal conviction record from the Ministry of Justice
- Copies of bookings (if already made.)
Fee(s)
NZD100. We accept internet banking & Eftpos. Please note that processing will not commence without the payment of fees.
Important Reminder
Please always refer to fee schedule which is regularly updated. All fees are non-refundable and are subject to change.