Fiji Visa
Traveling to Fiji
An archipelago of over 300 islands in the South Pacific, millions of travelers visit Fiji for its luxurious beaches and mesmerizing land and sea wonders.
Foreign nationals from over 110+ countries can travel to Fiji visa-free for tourism purposes and stay for up to 4 months in Fiji. Although visa-exempt, visa-free travelers must still meet Fiji’s travel requirements, including a 6-month valid passport, return airline tickets, and financial proof during stay in Fiji. Foreign citizens not eligible for visa-free travel to Fiji should apply for a Fiji visa prior to traveling to Fiji. The Fiji visa is issued as single-entry valid for 3 months or multiple entry valid for 12 months from the date of issue, allowing a permitted duration of stay in Fiji for a maximum of 4 months. The Fiji visa should be applied for and approved before the traveler makes any preparations for their intended trip to Fiji.
Fiji Visa Types
Fiji visas can be granted to foreign citizens for short-term activities. Tourists can stay for up to 4 months, business travelers for up to 14 days, transit purposes for 3 to 72 hours, and individuals joining a vessel as crew or passengers for up to 30 days. The Fiji visa types are:
- Single Entry Visa (SEV):
- The Fiji single-entry visa is valid for 3 months and allows for one single entry into Fiji, with a maximum 4-month stay.
- Multiple-entry Fiji visit visa (MEV):
- The Fiji multiple-entry visa is valid for 12 months and allows for multiple entries into Fiji, each stay for a maximum of 4 months.
Fiji Visa Requirements
Foreign nationals applying for all Fiji visas should meet the following requirements:
Passport
Applicant should have a passport valid for 6 months from the date of arrival into Fiji.
Passport copy
Applicant should provide a certified copy of their passport bio data page.
Application form
Applicant should fill out and sign a Fiji visa application form.
Personal photos
The applicant is required to submit 2 recent passport size photos.
A copy of the travel itinerary/ticket
Applicant should provide an airline ticket or travel itinerary proving ongoing travel from Fiji.
Please note that depending on your purpose of travel to Fiji, additional information may be required, such as marriage or birth certificates, approved visas/residency permits, bank statements, sponsor letters, business invitations, and consent letters in the case of minors.
Fiji Visa Application Steps
Foreign nationals applying for a Fiji visa should follow these steps:
- Complete visa application form
Fill out and sign a Fiji visa application form with your personal details and other requested information.
- Set appointment
Contact your nearest Fiji embassy or representation office to set an appointment, if required.
- Submit visa application form
o Submit the Fiji visa application form and all required documents at the Fiji embassy, consulate, or foreign mission abroad.
o Pay the Fiji visa application fees.
o The Fiji embassy will assess whether the application is complete, prior to sending it to the Fiji Immigration Department for processing and approval. - Await visa decision
o If approved, collect your Fiji visa from the Fiji embassy or representation office where you applied.
o Make sure all information on the Fiji visa is correct and matches your passport.
Pursuant to Fiji’s digital transformation plan, foreign applicants can now apply and make appointments online through the Fiji Immigration Department website.
Where to Apply for Fiji Visa
Fiji visas can be applied for through the nearest Fiji embassy, consulate, or foreign mission abroad. Fiji visas can also be applied for online through the Fiji Immigration Department website
Fiji Visa Processing Time
Fiji visas are usually processed within 14 days from the date the Fiji visa application was received by the Fijian Immigration Department. Incomplete applications or additional information required may delay the Fiji visa issuance process, and you are always advised to apply as early as possible in case of such unforeseen circumstances.
Fiji Visa FAQ
Foreign travelers transiting through Fiji for longer than 3 hours are required to hold a Fiji visa.
A Fiji single-entry visa costs 95.10 FJ$, and a multiple-entry Fiji visa costs 189.15 FJ$.
Foreign nationals are permitted a maximum 4-month stay in Fiji, extendable.
Fiji visas can be extended by applying to the Immigration Department in Fiji.
Foreign nationals from the following countries, traveling to Fiji for tourism or other short-term purposes, must apply for a Fiji visa, before their intended trip to Fiji:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Qatar, Rwanda, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Togo, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, and Yemen.
