Fiji Immigration

Work Permit Application for Non-Government Organizations (International/Regional)

Work Permit issued to a non-citizen to be employed by International or Regional Non-Governmental Organisations.

This section gives you an overview on how to apply for a work permit under Non-Government Organisations both international and regional organisations.

IMPORTANT:

  • Organisation sponsoring non-citizen to work in Fiji are to ensure that all mandatory requirements for permit applications are submitted.
  • Non-submission of any of the required documents can be grounds to decline or refuse, permit applications.
  • Employment contract which includes all non-negotiable condition is a mandatory requirement. A standard sample of employment contract in accordance to the Fiji Labour laws is available on the Fiji Immigration website.
  • Organisation to provide evidence that content of the employment contract is understood by the applicant.
  • Change of employment while in country is not permitted unless approve by the Immigration Department.
  • Applicant to ensure passport is valid for the duration of permit. 
Eligibility
  • Non-citizen currently employed by Non-Government Organisations;
  • Non-citizen who has employment offer.
  • Application must be made by persons over 18 years of age
Criteria
  • Application must be filled by the Principal Applicant and the Organisation.
  • The Department reserves all rights to acquire additional documents for further verification, as and when required.
  • Where a question in a particular section does not apply to you please put NONE or N/A.
  • Providing false information in this application can lead to imprisonment or a fine or both.
  • The principal applicant’s spouse and dependent children to be included in the same form (applying at the same time).
  • Application fee to be accompanied by the completed application form.
Documentary Requirements

For Principal Applicant:

  1. Completed and signed Work Permit Non-Government Organizations (International/Regional) Application Form (Form No.: FID-002A).
  2. Certified copy of Applicant’s passport bio-data page.
  3. Two (2) certified photographs.
  4. Letter of Engagement.
  5. Signed Contract of Employment.
  6. Police report for Principal applicant (from country of citizenship or residence – 1 year from date of issue).
  7. Medical Report for Principal applicant (6 months from date of issue).

For Dependents (Spouse and Children):

  1. Two (2) recent passport size photographs (All dependents).
  2. Certified copy of Birth Certificate (All dependents).
  3. Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (Spouse).
  4. Police Report (Spouse) from country of residence for the last 12 months or more (1 year from the date of issue).
  5. Medical Report for All (6 months from the date of issue).
You Must:
  1. Submit and adhered to as per Work Permit Application for Non-Government Organisations (International/Regional) Documentary Requirements
  2. Submit photographs 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;
  3. Submit translated certified copies of all non-English documents in English (registered translator).
Fees

Application Fees : $664.50.

Eligibility
  • Non-citizen currently employed by Non-Government Organisations;
  • Non-citizen who has employment offer.
  • Application must be made by persons over 18 years of age
Criteria
  • Application must be filled by the Principal Applicant and the Organisation.
  • The Department reserves all rights to acquire additional documents for further verification, as and when required.
  • Where a question in a particular section does not apply to you please put NONE or N/A.
  • Providing false information in this application can lead to imprisonment or a fine or both.
  • The principal applicant’s spouse and dependent children to be included in the same form (applying at the same time).
  • Application fee to be accompanied by the completed application form.
Documentary Requirements

For Principal Applicant:

  1. Completed and signed Work Permit Non-Government Organizations (International/Regional) Application Form (Form No.: FID-002A).
  2. Certified copy of Applicant’s passport bio-data page.
  3. Two (2) certified photographs.
  4. Letter of Engagement.
  5. Signed Contract of Employment.
  6. Police report for Principal applicant (from country of citizenship or residence – 1 year from date of issue).
  7. Medical Report for Principal applicant (6 months from date of issue).

For Dependents (Spouse and Children):

  1. Two (2) recent passport size photographs (All dependents).
  2. Certified copy of Birth Certificate (All dependents).
  3. Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (Spouse).
  4. Police Report (Spouse) from country of residence for the last 12 months or more (1 year from the date of issue).
  5. Medical Report for All (6 months from the date of issue).
You Must:
  1. Submit and adhered to as per Work Permit Application for Non-Government Organisations (International/Regional) Documentary Requirements
  2. Submit photographs 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;
  3. Submit translated certified copies of all non-English documents in English (registered translator).
Fees

Application Fees : $664.50.

  • 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]. Due to the influx of enquiries it may take time for our officers to respond to your query.