Border Watch

Border Control Section

Information for travellers, families, vessel operators and the public on Fiji's immigration and border-control requirements, procedures and reporting channels.

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Entry requirements

Travellers should ensure they have the required documents and arrangements before travelling to Fiji.

• Valid passport: A passport that is valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in Fiji.
• Sufficient funds: Funds sufficient to cover the duration of stay.
• Confirmed accommodation: Evidence of confirmed accommodation arrangements.
• Return or onward ticket: A confirmed return ticket or applicable onward travel ticket.
• Visa: Where required. Travellers from non-visa-exempt countries must obtain an approved visa before travelling to Fiji.
• Permit: Where required, the relevant permit must be approved before travelling to Fiji.

Unaccompanied minors

Authorisation from both parents or legal guardians

• A signed consent letter authorising the minor to travel to Fiji unaccompanied.
• The letter must clearly state the purpose of travel, duration of stay, and details of the person receiving and caring for the minor in Fiji.
• Copies of the parents' or legal guardians' birth certificates or passport biodata pages must be attached.
• A copy of the minor's confirmed return or onward travel ticket.

Please note: immigration officers may request additional documents or information where necessary to verify the welfare, accommodation, travel arrangements or guardianship of an unaccompanied minor.

Details of the person responsible for the minor in Fiji

• Full name and relationship to the minor.
• Copy of passport biodata page.
• Proof of valid immigration status in Fiji, such as a Fijian passport, permit, residence status or relevant immigration document.
• Residential address in Fiji.
• Mobile contact number and alternative contact number.
• Email address.
• A letter of undertaking confirming responsibility for the minor's accommodation, welfare and departure from Fiji during the period of stay.

Immigration checks before departure

Persons subject to a Stop Departure Order (SDO) or Departure Order (DPO) should obtain clearance from the relevant issuing authority before making travel arrangements. Such restrictions may be issued by courts or other authorised government agencies under Fiji law.

If you are unsure whether a departure restriction applies to you, contact the relevant issuing authority before finalising your travel arrangements.

Transit passengers

Passengers with a layover of more than three (3) hours may be required to complete immigration clearance before continuing their journey, depending on their travel arrangements and entry requirements.

Report suspicious activities

The public can assist border security efforts by reporting suspicious maritime activity, including unusual yacht movements, unreported arrivals, unauthorised landings, or other activities of concern in Fiji waters. Please report suspicious maritime activities promptly.

For other immigration-related concerns, use the online report form or see office and department contacts.

Maritime border requirements

Information on immigration requirements and procedures for yachts and merchant vessels arriving in Fiji.

Merchant vessels

• Arrival and immigration clearance requirements and required documents.
• Crew change procedures.
• One-way travel requirements for crew joining vessels, including guarantee letter requirements.
• Other immigration requirements applicable at the maritime border.

Yachts

• Arrival and immigration clearance requirements and required documents.
• Crew change procedures, including Form A and Form B.
• Requirements for crew joining yachts on one-way travel.
• Application procedures and supporting documentation.

Work permits for foreign crew

Guidance on work permit applications for foreign crew joining locally registered vessels and vessels operating under a Fiji licence, covering eligibility requirements, application procedures, supporting documents, applicable fees and processing requirements, subject to the Ministry's current legislation and procedures.

See work permits for current permit categories.