Do I need a visa to visit Fiji?
Whether or not you require a visa to enter Fiji depends on whether or not your country of origin is a visa-exempt country.
Here is a list of the visa-exempted countries according to the Fijian Immigration Department.
- 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
- The 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
- Taiwan
- 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
If your country of origin is on the list, you do NOT require a visa. If your country of origin is not on the list, you require a visa.
A visa is a pre-entry authority issued to citizens of a non-visa-exempted country so that they might travel to Fiji’s borders. However, a visa does not grant the passport-holder automatic entry rights into Fiji.
All visa applications are considered on a case by case basis.
However, travellers who do not need a visa still require the relevant permits, depending on the nature of their travel.
Types of visas to Fiji
There are two types of visas:
- Single Entry Visa (SEV). It is valid for 3 months and can be used for only a single trip to Fiji.
- Multiple Entry Visa (MEV). The visa is valid for multiple entries into Fiji over a period of 12 months from the date of issue. The duration of each stay should not exceed 4 months.
Checklist for visa application
Prepare the following documents when applying for a visa to Fiji.
For holiday purpose:
- Visitors Visa Application form (click HERE to access form)
- Certified copy of your passport (biodata page)
- 2 recent passport size photos
- Confirmation of pre-booked hotel (if you are staying at a hotel)
- Local sponsor letter (if you are staying with family or friends)
- A copy of your travel itinerary/ticket
- Proof of funds to sustain you during your duration of stay (recent bank statement/visa card)
- Copy of your sponsor’s valid ID/passport/permit
- Proof of your approved visa and onward ticket if you’re travelling to another country that requires a visa
- A consent letter from your spouse if you’re travelling alone
- A consent letter from your parents if you’re below 18 years old and travelling alone
- An approved leave letter
For transiting purposes:
- Visitors Visa Application form
- Proof of your approved visa/permit to the next destination
- Proof of your onward ticket to the next destination and another outward ticket if you’re travelling out of that destination
- A certified copy of your passport
- 2 passport size photos
For business/training/workshop purposes:
- Visitors Visa Application form
- 2 certified photos
- Certified copy of your passport
- Sponsor letter if a local company/organisation is sponsoring you
- A copy of your travel itinerary/ticket
For crew/seaman:
- Visitors Visa Application form
- Letter from the organisation
- Certified copy of your passport (biodata page)
- Certified copy of your itinerary/ticket if joining vessel in another destination
- Crew list
Where to apply for a visa to Fiji
Visa applications can be submitted at any Fijian Immigration Department office located in Suva, Nadi, Lautoka, Savusavu, Levuka, Labasa, and Rotuma. You can also apply at the nearest Fiji High Commission and Embassy offices abroad.
Here is a list of Diplomatic Missions of Fiji from around the world for your reference:
- Embassy in Washington D.C., United States
- Embassy in Beijing, China
- Consulate-General Shanghai, China
- High Commission in New Delhi, India
- Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia
- Embassy in Tokyo, Japan
- High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Embassy in Seoul, South Korea
- Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Embassy in Brussels, Belgium
- High Commission in London, United Kingdom
- High Commission in Canberra, Australia
- Consulate-General in Sydney, Australia
- High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand
- High Commission in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Similarly, visa applications are lodged through faxing or by posting to the Visa Processing Officer.
Source: visaguide.world
Alternatively, click here to submit an online application.
Fiji visa fees
You will be required to pay a fee when applying for a visa for Fiji. The figure is as follows:
Single entry fees — $ 91.00
Multiple entry fees — $ 180.00
Fiji visa processing time
Expect the visa application to take 3 working days, starting from the date of receipt of your application documents by the visa officer.
There might be a delay if the application documents are incomplete, therefore it would be prudent to ensure that you include all the necessary documents to ensure that the process is as smooth as possible.
Notification of visa approval for Fiji
The visa’s are endorsed on the passport. If the passport is not submitted, a visa approval letter is sent to the successful applicant, stating the approval of the visa, validity of the visa, and duration of the stay in Fiji.
If the applicant is unsuccessful in the application, they would be notified in writing, including the reasons for refusal.
