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This gives an overview of the processes

IMPORTANT:

  • For child of Fiji citizen above the age of 18, spouse and applicant lodging for naturalization must be lawfully present or residing in Fiji on a valid permit or exemption status for a total of 3 of the 5 years immediately before the application is lodged.
  • You must lodge for a citizenship, you must lodge for a search of immigration status to determine your eligibility for citizenship. The purpose of this search is to determine the number of years and days you have lawfully stayed in Fiji on a valid permit. This will determine if you qualify to lodge for citizenship under respective category.
  • Any period during which the applicant was in Fiji as a visitor or on a student permit must NOT be taken into account.

A child under the age of 18 who’s either parents is a Fiji Citizen.

Criteria
  • be under the age of 18
  • either parent is a Fiji citizen
  • complete citizenship application form Section A, B, C, I and certificate A.
  • if child under 11, responsible parent must consent to and sign your citizenship application form
  • submit photograph 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
  • have all non-English documents translated into English and copies to be certified.
Documentary Requirements
  • Passport size photos (x2)
  • Certified copy of birth certificate
  • Certified copy of the child’s current passport biodata (if acquired)
  • Certified copies of parents birth certificate
  • Certified copy of parents Fijian citizenship certificate (if naturalized or registered)
  • Certified copies of parent’s current passport biodata, birth certificates,
    marriage certificate
  • Adoption paper (if child is adopted)
You Must:

Prepare your documents, we need.

Fees
  • Application Fees: $249.55
  • Grant of Certificate: $138.00
Change of Status
Citizenship Form

A child above the age of 18 who’s either parents is a Fiji Citizen.

Criteria
  • Be above the age of 18.
  • Either parent is a Fiji citizen.
  • Complete citizenship application form Section A, B, C, I, and certificate B (2 referees).
  • Must sign your citizenship application form.
  • Submit a photograph less than 6 months old, good quality color, full-face view of your head and shoulders, and taken against a plain or light-colored background.
  • Have all non-English documents translated into English and copies to be certified.
Documentary Requirements
  • Passport size photos (x2)
  • Certified copy of birth certificate
  • Certified copy of current passport biodata
  • Certified copies of parents’ birth certificates
  • Certified copy of parents’ Fijian citizenship certificate (if naturalized or registered)
  • Certified copies of parents’ current passport biodata, birth certificates, marriage certificate
  • Copy of permit
  • Completed Oath of Allegiance Form
  • Qualifying calculation letter
You Must:

Prepare your documents, we need.

Fees
  • Child of a Fiji Citizen (18 years over): F$506.00
Download Application Form

Registration of Former Fiji Citizen means registration of an adult who is a citizen of another country and was formerly a citizen of Fiji.

Criteria
  • complete citizenship application form Section A, B, C, I and certificate A.
  • must sign your citizenship application form
  • submit photograph less than 6 months old, good quality colour, full-face view of your head and shoulders and taken against a plain or light colored background
  • have all non-English documents translated into English and copies to be certified
  • Good character
Documentary requirements 
  • Passport size photos (x2)
  • Certified copy of birth certificate
  • Completed Oath of Allegiance form
  • Police report from country of current citizenship or residence (for the last 12 months).  Not required if the applicant live/work in Fiji.
  • Local Police Report (if already in Fiji for the last 12 months)
  • Copy of Fijian passport (optional)
  • Deed Poll (if name changed)
  • Proof of father’s Fijian citizen (if applicant is above 21 years)
You Must:

Prepare your documents, we need.

Fees
  • Former Fiji Citizen : $3209.00
Download Application Form
Registration of Spouse
  • Applicant must be legally married to a Fiji Citizen;
  • If the applicant is applying from outside the country, his/her passport must be valid for more than one (01) year from the date of application lodgment and intended arrival into the country;
  • A Spouse of a Fiji Citizen is exempted from obtaining a student permit for the purpose of studying in tertiary institutions;
  • A Spouse of a Fiji Citizen must apply for a work permit if they intend to work in the country;
  • All documents must be submitted as per Exemption Status for Spouse of a Fiji Citizen  Documentary Requirements
Citizenship by Naturalization

An adult may become a citizen by naturalization.

In order to qualify for a grant of certificate of naturalization, a person must have been lawfully present in Fiji for a total of 5 out 10 years immediately before the application is lodged.

You Must:

Prepare your documents, we need.

Fees

Registration of Spouse

  • Application Fees: $249.55
  • Making Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance: $138.00
  • Grant of Certificate: $138.00

Naturalization

  • Application Fees: $5,474.00
  • Making an Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance: $138.00
  • Grant of Certificate: $138.00
Citizenship Form

Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and that 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.

Application for Fijian Passport

You can apply for Fijian passport once you have received your Fijian Citizenship Certificate from us.

Your can apply for a Fijian passport here.

Further Enquires:

For further inquiries, please contact: [email protected]. 

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