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Investor Permit Application

Investor Permit are issued to foreign investors who intend to invest and operate businesses in Fiji. This section gives you an overview on how to apply for an investor permit.

IMPORTANT:

Eligibility for New Applications

  1. Application must be made by persons over 18 years of age;
  2. All documents must be submitted as per Investor Permit Documentary Requirements.
  3. Company Registration Certificate (Registrar of Companies);
  4. Proof of funds availability and access;
  5. Company Tax Identification Number (Fiji Revenue Customs Services); and
  6. Confirmation of Issuance of Shares (Reserve Bank of Fiji).
 

Extension Application

  1. All documents must be submitted as per Investor Permit Documentary Requirements.
  2. Remittances update from RBF;
  3. Company Tax Compliance Certificate;
This applies to the following:
  • New shareholders
  • New registered companies
  • Existing shareholders, regularize immigration status (PI uplift approved)
Criteria
  1. The Department reserves all rights to acquire additional documents for further verification, as and when required;
  2. Where a question in a particular section does not apply to you please put N/A;
  3. Providing false information in this application can lead to imprisonment or a fine or both;
  4. The principal applicants spouse and dependent children to be included in the same form; and
  5. Applicant will be required to pay applicable Issue and Bond Fee once permit is approved.
Documentary Requirements

  1. Completed and signed Investor Permit Application Form and signed Terms and Condition.

  2. Certified copy of the Applicant’s passport bio-data page.

  3. Certified copy of the LATEST Fijian Immigration Permit Stamps.

    If accompanied by Family members, provide proof of relationships:

    • Certified copies of Family Members’ passport bio-data pages.
    • Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (if married).
    • Certified copy of Children’s Birth Certificate.

  4. Request Letter of the Company, including:

    • Company Profile/Background.
    • A Detailed justification for the Need of Investment.
    • Experience/Qualification in the Proposed Field of Activity.
    • Confirmed contribution by each Stakeholder (Applicant’s Offshore Bank Statement).
    • Company’s Contact Details (Email Address, Postal Address, Phone Contact, Location).

  5. Local Police Report (Applicant).

    • Local Police Report for Spouse (if accompanied).

  6. Medical Report for the Principal Applicant.

    • Medical Report for the Spouse (if accompanied).
    • Medical Report for the Children(s) (if accompanied).

  7. Proof of Funds:

    • Bank Statement of the Applicant OR RBF confirmation letter (Applicant has already made the investment from Offshore).
    • Copy of Company’s Bank Statement (Owner’s Representative).

  8. Endorsement from Relevant Authorities (e.g., Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources, etc.).

  9. Certified copy of company Tax Identification Number (TIN) (from FRCS).

  10. Certified copy of Company Registration Certificate (from Registration of Companies).

  11. Confirmation of Issuance of Shares (from RBF).

You Must:
  1. complete prescribed investor permit application New/Extension form.
  2. submit photographs less than 6 months old, good quality colour, full-face view of your head and shoulders and taken against a plain or light coloured background;
  3. submit copies of Tax Identification Number, Company Registration Certificate and Confirmation of Issuance of Shares;
  4. register your company with FRCS to acquire Tax Identification Number (TIN); and
  5. translated certified copies of all non-English documents in English (registered translator).
Fees

Application for New Investor Permit is $664.50

Download Application Form
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Existing investor permit holder’s with conditional approval of the initial investor permit application.

Criteria

  1. You are an existing investor permit holder, and you will be using the same permit number for this application.

  2. The Department reserves all rights to acquire additional documents for further verification as and when required.

  3. Providing false information in this application can lead to imprisonment or a fine or both.

Documentary Requirements
  • Letter of Request from the Company (Organization/Company Letterhead)
  • Letter from Reserve Bank of Fiji (Update on Investment from Offshore)
  • Valid Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC)
  • Latest Company Bank Statement
  • Fiji National Provident Fund Compliance Letter
You Must:

  1. Letter of Request from the Company: This letter should be on the organization or company’s official letterhead. It should clearly state the purpose of the request and any specific details related to your investor permit application or renewal.

  2. Proof of Funds (Local Company Bank Statement): Provide a recent bank statement of the local company that demonstrates the financial capacity to support the investment. This statement should show the available funds and their source.

  3. RBF Letter (Confirmation of Offshore Remittance): Obtain a letter from the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) confirming the remittance of funds from offshore sources for your investment. This letter should serve as evidence of the funds transferred from abroad.

  4. Business Progress Report: Include a comprehensive progress report regarding your business activities. This report should cover the following details:

    • Progress level of investment: Describe the status of your investment projects, including completed and ongoing activities.
    • Assets acquired: List any assets or properties acquired as part of your investment.
    • Location of the business: Provide the business address or location.
    • Total number of employees: Specify the total number of employees, including both foreign and local staff.
    • Any other changes in business activity: Highlight any changes or developments in your business activities.
    • Shareholding structure: Include information on any changes in the shareholding structure as recorded with the Registrar of Companies.

  5. Translated Certified Copies: If any of your documents are in a language other than English, make sure to obtain certified translations of those documents. These translations should be done by a registered translator and presented alongside the original documents.

Fees

No fees apply

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The Immigration Department will consider applications for the extension of permits on merit.

Criteria
  • The Department reserves all rights to acquire additional documents for further verification, as and when required.
  • Where a question in a particular section does not apply to you, please put N/A.
  • Providing false information in this application can lead to imprisonment or a fine or both.
  • The principal applicant’s spouse and dependent children to be included in the same form.
  • Applicant will be required to pay applicable Issue and Bond Fee once permit is approved.
Documentary Requirements
  1. Request Letter
  2. Two (2) recent passport size photographs
  3. Certified copy of passport biodata page
  4. Certified copy of current Immigration arrival stamp
  5. Latest local Bank statement (in Fijian currency)
  6. Retired Scheme Statement
  7. Police report from country of citizenship (within 1 year from date of application)
  8. Medical Report (within 3 months from date of application)


    FOR DEPENDANTS (If applicable)

  9. Two (2) recent passport size photographs for all
  10. Dependents
  11. Certified copy of birth certificates for all Dependents
  12. Certified copy of Marriage/Kinship
  13. Certificate for Spouse
  14. Police Report (Local or country of residence valid for 12months from date of application)
  15. Medical Report (valid for 3months from date of application)
  16. Application Fees
You Must:
  • lodged one (1) month prior to the expiry date of the permit
  • The Department reserves all rights to acquire additional documents for further verification as and when required;
  • Where a question in a particular section does not apply to you please put N/A;
  • Providing false information in this application can lead to imprisonment or a fine or both;
  • The principal applicants spouse and dependent children to be included in the same form; and
  • Applicant will be required to pay applicable Issue and Bond Fee once permit is approved.
Fees

Application for Extension of Investor Permit is $664.50

Download Application Form
Apply Online

Standard application processing period is 21 working days. However, actual processing times may vary due to individual circumstances including:

  • Whether the applicant has lodged a complete application which includes all required documents;
  • Response to any requests for additional information
  • Time taken to perform required checks; and
  • Receiving additional information from external parties.

 

We will let you know when the decision is made on your application through email.

Further Enquires:

For further inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

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