Fiji Residence Permit on Assured Income / Long-Term Settlement
Category: Residency · Processing time: 4–12 months
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Fiji Immigration Department
Always submit applications through the official source. Last verified 2026-06-23.
Visa type
Residency
Processing time
4–12 months
Fees
Permit_Application_Fee: FJD 650.05
Validity
Typically issued for 3 years initially (renewable sequentially upon proof of ongoing financial compliance).
Stay duration
Long-term (renewable).
Entry type
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Overview
Authorizes extended long-term residence in Fiji based on independent external wealth. Path to PR/Citizenship: Yes (Eligible to apply for citizenship after 5 out of 10 consecutive years of law
- Leads to permanent residency: Yes
- Requires job offer: No
- Language required: No
- Minimum education: N/A
- Financial requirement: FJD $100,000 initial bank deposit plus an additional annual deposit of FJD $30,000 (family of 2) or FJD $40,000 (up to 5 family members).
- Accommodation proof: Yes (Requires full residential address logs or property acquisition records in Fiji).
Estimated Costs
- - Permit_Application_Fee: FJD 650.05
- - Permit_Issuance_Fee: FJD 185.00
- - Fijian_Bank_Deposit_Threshold: FJD 100,000.00
Required Documents
- - Completed Fiji Residence Permit Application form in official templates
- - Valid Passport with a minimum of 6 months validity remaining
- - Certified English translations of all civil and financial supporting records
- - Comprehensive Police Reports from countries of citizenship/residence lived in for 12+ months over the last 10 years
- - Official Medical Reports less than 3 months old for all family members included
- - Proof of English language proficiency certificate
- - Verifiable bank certificates displaying ongoing offshore passive income or asset valuations
Application Steps
- Compile comprehensive independent asset profiles, certified medical screenings, and home-country police clearances.
- File the formal application packet directly with the Director of Immigration in Suva or via an authorized overseas mission.
- Pay the non-refundable FJD $650.05 permit application fee.
- Upon receiving official approval, execute the mandatory FJD $100,000 local banking deposit into a Fijian bank account (or submit property title deeds for waiver consideration).
- Pay the FJD $185.00 final permit issuance fee to activate the residency status.
- Register local physical address coordinates with the regional immigration department upon arrival.
Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: Fiji Immigration Department →
Travel Insurance Requirement
- Mandatory: Confirm with official source
- Minimum coverage: Confirm current coverage rules
- Valid regions: Confirm accepted regions
- Approved providers: Use providers accepted by the official authority
Embassy, Consulate & Appointments
Embassy, consulate, jurisdiction, and appointment details vary by applicant location. Confirm the correct office before booking travel or paying fees.
Open appointment or official portal →Browse foreign embassies in Fiji (MigrantIQ directory) →
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Benefits & What This Visa Allows
- - Indefinite or long-term right to remain
- - Unrestricted right to work in most destinations
- - Access to public healthcare and education at resident rates
- - Pathway to citizenship after additional qualifying period
Trust & safety
Before you pay or submit documents
Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract.
Relevant laws
- Immigration Status and Overstay Rules
Immigration · Severity: Critical
Your right to stay in Fiji depends on the exact visa, residence permit, entry stamp, or visa-free allowance you hold. Do not assume a pending application, job offer, or school admission autom
- Work Authorisation Rules
Employment · Severity: Critical
In Fiji, a visa that allows entry does not always allow work. Paid employment, freelancing, remote work, internships, and trial shifts may each have different permission rules.
- Tax Residency and Income Reporting
Tax · Severity: High
Living in Fiji for long enough, working locally, or registering as a resident may trigger tax-residency or income-reporting duties even if your income is paid from abroad.
Active scam alerts
Some agents overcharge newcomers for translations, notarisation, apostilles, or courier services for Fiji, and may produce documents that are not accepted by official authorities.
Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents and claim you must pay a special fee to enter Fiji, avoid questioning, release documents, or fast-track border check
Fraudsters offer admission, scholarships, or student visa packages for Fiji through unofficial agents. Victims may receive fake acceptance letters that fail verification during visa processin
Scammers advertise fake apartments in Fiji, pressure newcomers to transfer a deposit before viewing, and disappear after sending a fake lease or copied property photos.
Quick Eligibility Check
Use this self-check for Permanent Residency / Settlement. It does not replace official legal assessment.
Common Rejection Reasons
- - Attempting to seek active local employment or business operations while holding a restrictive non-working Assured Income Permit.
- - Failure to meet or maintain the required FJD $100,000 initial bank deposit or the subsequent annual family deposit top-ups.
- - Submitting local or foreign medical clearances that are older than the strict 3-month statutory validity window.
- - Accumulating a problematic criminal background or trace records during the mandatory 10-year historical background checks.
Application Tips
- - If you have already purchased residential property in Fiji, ensure your real estate agent provides an official valuation report alongside the title deed; this can legally waive your FJD $100,000 capital lockup constraint.
- - Remember that any repatriation of your capital back out of Fiji requires explicit, advance written authorization from the Immigration Department before being evaluated by the Reserve Bank of Fiji.
- - If you possess indigenous Fijian heritage, review your VKB registry options prior to filing; you may be legally entitled to enter and reside completely visa-free under 2026 statutory updates.
- - Ensure all non-English bank records or source of wealth validations are processed by an accredited certified translator to prevent application processing holdups.
Sources & References
Use these references for verification. Official government and appointment portals override summary guidance on MigrantIQ.
- Fiji Immigration Department
Official source for forms, appointments, fees, and final requirements.
- MigrantIQ visa record
Summary record maintained for planning and source verification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This visa is designed for applicants matching Residency pathway criteria.
Typical processing time is 4–12 months, subject to documentation quality and application volume.
Start with eligibility evidence, document checklists, and proof of funds before submitting.