Visa-exempt countries
Nationals of the following countries are NOT required to obtain a visitors visa before entering Fiji:
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,T he 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,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
(*as of 20.09.23)
Visa exempted travellers must have on their person:
- A passport that is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry into Fiji
- Return or Outbound tickets
- Confirmation of accommodation for duration of your visit
- Copy of latest bank statement
- Re-entry/entry visa to a country other than their own (for example: permanent residents of Australia must produce a valid re-entry visa for Australia)
Nationals of the above visa-exempt countries are granted a visitor permit valid for up to (4) months on arrival. Extensions to the permit may be granted on application/payment of fees for a maximum of two (2) more months, provided applications are made before the expiry of the initial permit.
Nationals NOT from the visa exempted countries listed above MUST apply for a visitor’s visa before entering Fiji.
Non-Exempt Countries
All visitors from non-exempted visa countries require a visa to enter Fiji. All visa applications are considered on an individual basis and may be granted for holiday, business, joining a vessel as a crew or passenger purposes and representatives of foreign governments.
Important Reminder
Neither possession of a visa or meeting the basic requirements from exempt visa countries guarantees admission into Fiji. Immigration officials make the final determination upon entry into Fiji.
Visa Types
- Transit Visa– If transit period is 3 hours or less, no visa is required however if transit period is longer than 3 hours, normal visa requirements will apply.
- Single Entry Visa (SEV) – Valid for a single journey to Fiji only for the period of 3 months from the date of issue and the visit not exceeding 4 months stay.
- Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) – Valid for multiple journeys to Fiji for the period of 12 months from the date of issue and visit not exceeding 4 months on each visit.
- Visa for Purposes Other than a Holiday – May mean, work, internship, study, research, investment, yachting or residential purposes.
Applicants will apply for entry visa as per normal requirements however, upon entry into Fiji, will need to apply for the applicable visa within 14 days from their entry date. Further information can be obtained from the Fiji Immigration website. Their contact number is (679) 3312 622.
Waivers for Passports outside the Passport Validity Period
The expiry date of your passport can affect your entry into Fiji. All persons intending to travel into Fiji are required to have at least a 6-month validity from the date of entry into Fiji. You will be refused entry into Fiji upon checking in at the airline counter on your intended date of travel.
The application and fees should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to departure.Please note that waiver approvals are not guaranteed and are granted on a case-by-case basis, in exceptional circumstances only.
The standard fee is NZD100.00 for at minimum 1 week turnaround time.
*IMPORTANT: Please check the “Schedule of Fees” for all current fee information.
Documentation
The applicant must complete and provide the following:
- A duly completed 6 Months Waiver Request Form
- Certified copy of applicant’s passport bio-data page
- Confirmed Travel itinerary
- Confirmed Hotel booking or letter from Sponsor in Fiji
- Waiver fee of NZD$100 must be in deposited into the High Commissions bank account or by Eftpos. Please do not deposit unless you are being served.
**Waiver fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Visa Application Requirements for Non-Exempt Countries
Visa checklists and applications can be applied through the Fiji Immigration website on the following link: https://www.immigration.gov.fj/online-application
Processing Time
It takes approximately 14 working days to process visa applications from the date of receipt by the Visa Officer. The delay in processing may occur when the applications submitted are incomplete or require further clarification, additional documentation or verification of documents.
Notification of Visa Approval or Refusal
The Visa’s are endorsed on the passport upon approval noting visa type and validity period of visa.Unsuccessful applications will be notified of refusal grounds.
Minors travelling
Children/persons under the age of 18 who are travelling without their parents/legal guardian, please submit copies of the following documents, which have been certified by a Justice of the Peace:
- A Parental Consent Form duly completed by parents/legal guardian and
- The child’s Birth Certificate (certified copy acceptable)
- If travelling with your family it is advisable that you carry with you certified copies of your marriage certificate and birth certificate of children (below the age of 18) travelling with you