Traveling to Fiji
Fiji is an archipelago of more than 300 islands in the South Pacific, which draws millions of visitors each year for its luxurious resorts, sandy beaches, and tropical climate.
Who Needs a Fiji Visa?
If not eligible to travel to Fiji visa-free, you must apply for a Fiji visitor visa, prior to traveling to Fiji. Foreign nationals from the following countries, traveling to Fiji for tourism or other short-term purposes, must apply for a Fiji visa, before their intended trip to Fiji:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Qatar, Rwanda, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Togo, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, and Yemen.
Fiji Tourist Visa Validity
The Fiji tourist visa is issued as either a single-entry visa valid for 3 months, or as a multiple entry visa valid for 12 months, allowing a maximum 4-month stay each visit to Fiji.
Fiji Tourist Visa Requirements
Foreign citizens applying for a Fiji tourist visa should meet the following requirements:
Passport & copy
A passport valid for 6 months from the date of arrival into Fiji and a certified copy of the passport bio data page.
Application form
A filled out and signed Fiji visa application form.
Personal photos
Two recent colored passport size photos.
Ticket
An airline ticket or travel itinerary proving departure from Fiji.
Accommodation
Hotel reservations or proof of lodging in Fiji.
Funds
Proof of funds during stay in Fiji, such as bank statements or valid credit cards.
Sponsor letter
A letter from the Fiji local citizen or organization sponsoring the applicant, detailing the visit, duration, and Fiji sponsor’s information.
Fiji Visa Application Steps
Foreign nationals applying for a Fiji tourist visa should follow these steps:
- Complete visa application form
Fill out a Fiji visa application form with requested information.
- Set appointment
Contact your nearest Fiji embassy or consulate to check whether you are required to make an appointment. If so, set an appointment.
- Submit visa application form
o Submit the Fiji visa application form and all required documents at your nearest Fiji embassy or foreign mission.
o Pay the Fiji visa application fees.
o If the application is complete, it will be sent to the Fiji Immigration Departmnet for processing and approval. - Await visa decision
o Retrieve your Fiji visa from the Fiji embassy or representation office where you applied.
o Confirm all information is correct and matches your passport.
To further Fiji’s digital transformation plan, foreign applicants can now apply and make appointments online through the Fiji Immigration Department website.
Fiji Tourist Visa Fees
A Fiji single-entry visa costs 95.10 FJ$, and a multiple-entry Fiji visa costs 189.15 FJ$.
Where to Apply
Foreign applicants can apply for a Fiji tourist visa at the nearest Fiji embassy, consulate, or foreign mission abroad. It can be applied for online through the Fiji Immigration Department portal.
Fiji Tourist Visa Processing Time
Fiji visas normally take 14 days to be fully processed and issued. However, processing times may vary due to exigent circumstances. It is important for travelers to apply for their visa as early as possible to avoid any unforeseen delays.
Approved Visa Applications
Approved Fiji tourist visas can be collected from the Fiji embassy, consulate, or foreign mission where you applied. You should verify that all visa information is correct and matches your passport.
Fiji Visa Extension
Foreign travelers, who wish to extend their Fiji visa, should apply to the Fiji Immigration Department before their Fiji visa expires.
