Fiji Immigration

Bond Refund Application

Bond is a sum of money paid by a non-citizen applying for a permit prior to the granting of the permit as a security.

In the event where a non-citizen breaches any of the conditions of his/her permit or the non-citizen without lawful authority remains in the country after the expiration of his/her permit, the bond is forfeited to the state.

This section gives you an overview on how to apply for Cash Bond Refund and Cancellation of Bank Bond.

IMPORTANT:

For New Applications

  1. All documents must be submitted as per Refund of Cash Bond Documentary Requirements
  2. Only the individual or the organization to which the Bond is payable is allowed to lay claim to the Bond.
  3. Cash Bond can only be refunded when the permit holder has left the country or has acquired Fiji Citizenship.


Cancellation

  1. All documents must be submitted as per Cancellation of Bank Bond Documentary Requirements.
  2. Only the individual or the organization to which the bond is payable is allowed to lay claim to the Bond.
  3. Bank Bond can only be refunded when the permit holder has left the country or has acquired Fiji Citizenship.
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.
Documentary Requirements

1. Letter of request (reasons for refund)

  • Name the person under Bond
  • Confirm if the applicant under Bond is inside or outside of the country
  • Who sponsored the Bond (self-sponsored or Organization (Company Letterhead and Company Stamp on Request Letter))
  • Contact details (Phone Number & Email Address)
  • Provide Local Bank Details – Account Name, Account Number, Bank Branch
  • Provide Overseas Bank Details for applicant:
    • Account name as on Bank Statement
    • Beneficiary’s Bank
    • Beneficiary’s Bank’s Address
    • Applicant’s Street Address
    • Amount to be transferred
    • Currency to be transferred In
    • Bank branch
    • Account number
    • Swift code/BSB code
    • Country

2. Original bond receipt

3. If the original receipt is misplaced or lost

  • (Signed original statutory declaration – SD) from the person whose name is on the original receipt (RECEIVED FROM)

4. If the name on the receipt is different from the person claiming for a refund

  • Signed authorization letter (clearly stating whom the bond will be refunded to) from the person whose name is on the receipt
  • Provide phone contact, email address, and bank details

5. Certified copy of Passport bio data page

6. Certified copy of permit

7. If the subject has acquired Fiji citizenship

  • Copy of Fiji citizenship certificate and Fiji passport bio-data page
You Must:
  • All documents must be submitted as per Refund of Cash Bond Documentary Requirements
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The Immigration Department will consider applications for the extension of permits on merit.

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;
Documentary Requirements

1. Request letter

  • Reasons for Cancellation
  • Who sponsored the Bond (self-sponsored or Organization)

2. Certified copy of bank bond

3. Certified copy of recent passport bio-data page

4. Certified copy of permit

5. If the subject has acquired Fiji citizenship

  • Copy of Fiji citizenship certificate and Fiji passport bio-data page
You Must:
  • All documents must be submitted as per Cancellation of Bank Bond Documentary Requirement.
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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