All foreigners in Fiji must ensure to maintain a valid permit at all times while in the country. Foreigners should also apply for extension of their permit within 30 days of expiry to avoid overstaying and being declared a Prohibited Immigrant (PI) as covered under Part 4, Section 13 (2) of the Immigration Act 2003.
In the event a foreigner overstays his/her permit, he/she may apply for Uplift of PI Status.
This section gives you an overview on how to apply for PI Uplift.
IMPORTANT:
Student – copy of acceptance letter from school for current year and sponsorship letter for sponsored student.
Family Members of permit holders [Proof of relationship e.g. birth/marriage certificate]
Parents’ Consent – if child/children residing with guardian.
Medical Ground– letter/confirmation from hospital or medical practitioner.
Application Fee – FJD$189.15
Standard application processing period is 21 working days. However, actual processing times may vary due to individual circumstances including:
We will let you know when the decision is made on your application through email.
Further Enquires:
For further inquiries, please contact: fidpermits@gmail.com
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All staff are advised of the following policy updates regarding the classification and processing of PI status, effective 1 March 2025:
These measures have been reinstated to ensure full compliance with legislative requirements and established immigration protocols. While these policies were in place before COVID-19, they were temporarily relaxed during the pandemic due to global travel restrictions and border closures.
The reinstatement of these procedures underscores Fiji’s commitment to upholding the integrity of its border.