The Ministry of Immigration wishes to inform that, effective from 23 April 2025, all work permit applications must be processed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Act 2003 and its regulations.

The Ministry of Immigration (“the Ministry”) remains committed to its mandate of providing efficient and effective immigration services by administering and enforcing relevant legislation to safeguard national security while contributing to economic growth.

The Ministry of Immigration would like to advise members of the public and users of Immigration Services to please adhere to application requirements and processing guidelines directed via our website.

The Fiji Immigration Department wishes to advise the public that the commencement of the on-line permit processing system has been rescheduled to Tuesday 9 September 2024, to allow more robust testing of processing functionality for user convenience.

The Department of Immigration is pleased to announce the launch of its new Online Permit Processing System which will be operational from 2nd September 2024.

Attention! For all passport applications lodged from the 10th of May 2024 until the 26th of July 2024, please be informed of the following collection schedule.

The Fiji Immigration Department (“Department”) wishes to advise members of the public that from Monday 29 January 2024, the Department will no longer accept payments made with cash or cheques.

The Department of Immigration, in an effort to streamline processes will implement the following changes with effect from 12/01/2024.

Effective 1st February, 2023, Visa processing time will increase from three (3) consecutive days to fourteen (14) working days. This is to allow us to accomodate the increasing demand for Visas. Please ensure visa applications are lodged well before travel dates.

2.1 With effect from 01/02/2023 passport will no longer need to be stamped for the following Permit categories: Work Permit Investor Permit Residence Permit 2.2 Please retain an e-copy/hardcopy of the final permit letter at all time.