This Section provides information on applying for a visitor’s visa to visit Fiji. Many countries are exempted from acquiring a visa to visit Fiji. Countries that are not exempted need to apply for an entry Visa for Fiji.

Requirements for Application for Visa to Fiji

For the attention of all interested applicants, all visa applications are to be made online accessed through the following link:

VISA APPLICATION – Fiji Immigration Department

The following link provides a list of countries that are exempt from applying for visa:

Visa exempted countries – Fiji Immigration Department

Incomplete forms may cause delays in processing of visa application.

For citizens of non-visa exempted countries, please ensure to provide the following:

Holiday Purpose (Visiting Friends/Family/Vacation) – up to an initial period of four (4) months’ stay

1. Completed Visitors’ Visa Application Form;
2. Certified copy of passport bio-data page (passport should be valid for more than 6 months from the time of intended arrival);
3. Two recent passport-size photos (name should be written on the backside in English letters), photo should be less than six (6) months old taken against a plain or light-colored background;
4. Confirmation of pre-booked accommodation (if accommodated at a hotel) or local sponsor letter if accommodated with family/relatives/friends, including valid I.D/passport for local sponsor. Both should indicate address in Fiji;
5. Copy of travel itinerary/air-ticket (do not purchase air tickets prior to visa approval);
6. Proof of approved visa and onward ticket (if applicant is traveling to another country);
7. Proof of funds to sustain the duration of stay in Fiji (e.g recent bank statement/visa cards etc);
8. Copy of sponsor valid ID/passport/permit;
9. Consent letter from spouse if travelling alone;
10. Consent letter from parents for those under 18 years and travelling alone;
11. Proof of relationship with travel companion (marriage certificate/birth certificate);
12. Approved leave (letter or email) from employer;
13. If the applicant resides in Japan, a copy of both sides of the Certification of Alien Registration is required; and
14. The applicable fee is below;

Multiple Entry Visa – FJD$189.15
Single Entry Visa – FJD$95.10

Transit Purpose (From 3 hours to 72 hours of stay)

1. Completed Visitors’ Visa Application Form;
2. Certified copy of passport (bio-data page);
3. Two (2) recent passport-size photos;
4. Proof of onward ticket to the next destination and another outward ticket if traveling out of that destination;
5. Proof of approved visa/permit for the next destination.

Applications are to be made by persons over 18 years of age and are to be submitted three (3) months earlier to allow for processing by the Immigration Department in Suva, Fiji.

Please access the following link for various types of permits, citizenship applications, and more:

What countries are exempt from acquiring visas for entry into Fiji?

Citizens of the following countries are not required to obtain a Fiji visa when travelling to Fiji. However, these travellers will still need the relevant permits depending on the nature of their travel:

Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
The Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China
Columbia
Cook Islands [NZ passport holder]
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Commonwealth Dominica
Estonia
The federal Republic of Germany
The federated States of Micronesia
Finland
France
The Gambia
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

A National or citizen of a country not listed above who holds an outward ticket for travel from the Fiji Islands to a destination in another country for which he or she holds a visa and will continue his or her journey form a port or an airport of disembarkation in the Fiji Islands to such destination on a ship or an aircraft that is scheduled to depart the Fiji Islands within 3 hours after the time of disembarkation.

Nationals of other countries not included in the list of exempted countries require prearranged visas, which can be applied for at the nearest Fiji Embassy or High Commission closer to their country of residence. Visas may be extended on application to the Department of Immigration in Suva, Lautoka or Nadi.

Requirements for Applicants from Exempted Countries

•A valid passport that does not expire within 6 months from the date of departure from Fiji;

•Return air tickets showing the date of departure from Fiji or the country of your next visit;

•Sufficient funds for holiday

IMPORTANT

Visitors who do not adhere to the above will be refused entry into Fiji.