Fiji sits in Melanesia. Its immigration system runs 18 distinct routes — led by family, work and study, each set out in official law. All 18 cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.
1 further route is recorded for Fiji but not shown here — its details are still under review.
All 18 routes, grouped by purpose — 18 of 18 cite an official government source directly.
For a non-citizen over 18 with a Fijian employment offer or qualifying overseas-employer arrangement sponsored by an employer or institution.
For a non-citizen over 18 whose expertise is urgently needed in Fiji for one year or less.
For a non-citizen over 18 currently employed or holding an offer of employment as crew on a fishing vessel, with a signed employment contract stating the employment period; covers captain, engineers, mates, bosun, shore-based staff and deck crew.
For a non-citizen over 18 establishing or participating in a registered Fijian company with funds and regulatory evidence.
For research benefiting a local university or institution or forming part of the applicant's professional or educational requirements.
For an internship or training attachment at an approved local institution or organisation as part of professional or educational training.
For study at a Fijian secondary, tertiary, vocational institution or university; primary-school study is excluded.
For the spouse or eligible unmarried dependent child of a principal permit holder in Fiji.
For an unmarried foreign-passport-holding child under 18 of a Fiji citizen.
For a foreign-passport holder legally married to a Fiji citizen to enter, reside and study in Fiji.
For a non-citizen seeking special-purpose residence with a family member in Fiji.
For a non-citizen aged at least 45 with sufficient assets outside Fiji to avoid becoming a charge on public funds.
For short business, investment, consultancy or work-related activity supported by a local invitation.
For a non-citizen entering Fiji for a holiday or private visit rather than employment.
For a person in Fiji claiming a well-founded fear of persecution under the Refugee Convention framework.
For a direct descendant of a person who was considered a Fiji citizen on 10 October 1970.
For a foreign citizen registered in Fiji's Vola ni Kawa Bula.
For a non-citizen recommended by a registered medical practitioner to reside in Fiji for local medical treatment.
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