WORK PERMIT APPLICATION FOR OVERSEAS EMPLOYERS & SECONDMENTS

Work Permit Application for Overseas Employers & Secondments

Work Permit are issued to a non-citizen to be employed by a locally established business, organization or institution. This section gives you an overview on how to apply for a work permit for overseas employers and secondments.

IMPORTANT:

Employer, organisation and institution 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.
Employer is responsible for returning foreign workers to home country as covered in the repatriation clause of the employment contract.
Employers to provide evidence that content of the employment contract is understood by the foreign worker and signed by both parties.
Change of employment while in country is not permitted unless approve by the Immigration Department.
Employers to ensure applicant’s passport is valid for the duration of permit. Application with less than 6 months passport validity will not be accepted.
Secondment – Employers to ensure secondment letter signed by the parent company is submitted with the application.
Voluntary arrangements – Organisation or company to provide letter of engagement with the application

Eligibility

Application must be made by persons over 18 years of age
Non-citizen currently employed by an overseas based employer.
Seconded from parent company to a Fiji Branch.

Criteria

Application must be filled by the Principal Applicant ONLY.
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 should be included in the same form (applying at the same time).
The application fee should be accompanied by the completed application form.
The applicant will be required to pay the applicable Issue and Bond Fees once the permit is approved.

Documentary Requirements

Applicant:

Completed and signed Application Form.
Certified copy of the applicant’s passport bio-data page.
Two (2) certified photographs.
Police report for the principal applicant (from the country of citizenship or residence – 1 year from the date of issue).
Medical Report for the principal applicant (6 months from the date of issue).
Signed Contract of Employment (between the company and applicant) for Secondment only.

Employer (Overseas Employer Only):

Request letter from the Employer (Company letterhead).
Signed Contract of Agreement (between the two companies).
Company Profile.
Certified copy of Company Registration.
Certified copy of Business Registration.
Certified copy of a valid Tax Compliance Certificate (from FRCS).

Dependents:

Two (2) recent passport-size photographs (All dependents).
Certified copy of Birth Certificate (All dependents).
Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (Spouse).
Police Report (Spouse) from the country of residence for the last 12 months or more (1 year from the date of issue).
Medical Report for All (6 months from the date of issue).

You Must:

Submit and adhered to as per Work Permit Overseas Employers and Secondments Documentary Requirements.
Submit recent photographs that are less than 6 months old. These should be of good quality, in color, and show a full-face view of your head and shoulders. The photographs should be taken against a plain or light-colored background.
Submit certified copies of all required documents.
If you have family members (spouse and children under 18 years) who are also applying, include their information on the same application form if they are applying at the same time.
You can lodge your application form at the nearest Fijian Immigration Office, Embassies, Fiji Consulate Offices, or you can also lodge it online by clicking here.
If you have non-English documents, provide translated certified copies of these documents in English. Ensure that the translation is done by a registered translator.

Fees

Application Fees : $475.35.

Eligibility

Existing work permit (Overseas Employers and Secondments) holders.

Criteria

Application must be filled by the Principal Applicant ONLY.
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 should be included in the same form (applying at the same time).
The application fee should be accompanied by the completed application form.
The applicant will be required to pay the applicable Issue and Bond Fees once the permit is approved.

Please ensure that you adhere to these instructions and notes when completing and submitting your work permit application for overseas employers and secondments to avoid any issues or delays in the process.

Documentary Requirements

Applicant:

Completed and signed Application Form.
Certified copy of applicant’s passport bio-data page.
Two (2) certified photographs.
Police report for the principal applicant (from the country of citizenship or residence – 1 year from date of issue).
Medical Report for the principal applicant (6 months from the date of issue).
Signed Contract of Employment (between the company and applicant).
Updated Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of academic certificates.

Employer Documents:

Request letter from the employer on company letterhead.
Company Profile.
Certified copy of Company Registration.
Certified copy of Business Registration.
Certified copy of a valid Tax Compliance Certificate (from FRCS).

Dependents Documents:

Two (2) recent passport-size photographs (for all dependents).
Certified copy of Birth Certificate (for all dependents).
Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (for the spouse).
For New Applications for the spouse: Police Report from the country of residence for the last 12 months or more (1 year from the date of issue).
For Extensions: Local Police Report.
Medical Report for all dependents (6 months from the date of issue).

You Must

Submit and adhered to as per Work Permit Overseas Employers and Secondments Documentary Requirements
Ensure that your application is lodged one (1) month prior to the expiry date of the existing permit to allow for processing time.
Complete the prescribed Work Permit application form.
Submit recent photographs that are less than 6 months old. These should be of good quality, in color, and show a full-face view of your head and shoulders. The photographs should be taken against a plain or light-colored background.
Submit certified copies of all required documents.
If you have family members (spouse and children under 18 years) who are also applying, include their information on the same application form if they are applying at the same time.
It’s advisable to keep a copy of your application and all attachments for your own records.
If you have non-English documents, provide translated certified copies of these documents in English. Ensure that the translation is done by a registered translator.

Fees

Application Fees : $475.35

Standard application processing period is 21 working days. However, 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]

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