Residence in Fiji: permits and requirements
Living legally in Fiji is possible through 6 permit types: work, investment, retiree, study, other. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Work Permit
Residence type #1 of 6
Permit for foreigners employed by companies registered in Fiji, with long-term (3 years) and short-term (1 year) categories
Requirements
- Job offer from a company registered in Fiji
- Signed work contract under Fijian labour laws
- Be over 18
- Relevant qualifications and experience
- Good health and character
- In-force passport for the full duration of the permit
Documentation
- In-force passport
- Signed work contract (Ministry standard format)
- Completed application form
- Passport-size photographs (less than 6 months old)
- Certificates of degrees and qualifications
- Medical certificate (Ministry format)
- Criminal record certificate
- Signed consent letter and declaration
- Signed terms and conditions
Frequently asked questions about residence in Fiji
How many types of residence permits are there in Fiji?
Fiji offers 6 residence permit types, grouped into the categories work, investment, retiree, study, other. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Fiji last?
Durations vary by permit type: 1 year or 3 years depending on the category; 3 years (renewable); 3 years; Duration of the academic program. The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Fiji be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Fiji (6 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Fiji?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: In-force passport; Certificado médico; Certificado de antecedentes penales; Passport-size photographs. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Fiji lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization pathway, which requires 5 of the last 10 years (8/10 under the 2026 reform; PR from 2035) of legal residence. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Fiji.
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