🇫🇯 Fiji · Ancestry
Exemption Status of Former Fiji Citizens — requirements, costs & how to apply
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.gov.fj/exemption-by-descent/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“granted to a direct descendent of a person (principal citizen) who was considered a Citizen of Fiji on the 10th of October, 1970 ... to enter, reside, study and work in the country (e o proprio direito de residencia indefinido)”
Not sure if you qualify?
Get a free, source-backed verdict on every route you're eligible for — in 3 minutes.
Get Your Free Verdict →Other Fiji routes
VKB-Registered iTaukei Fijians Overseas — Visa-Free Live/Work (Immigration Act 2023) — Fiji: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Fijian Citizenship by Birth (Citizenship Act 2009) — Fiji: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Fiji Work Permit — Long Term (3 Years) — Fiji: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Fiji Work Permit — NGO / Humanitarian — Fiji: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Fiji Work Permit — Maritime/Fishing Crew — Fiji: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Non-Citizen Civil Servant Exemption (Fiji) — Fiji: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Spouse of Fiji Citizen Exemption (family entry/residence pathway) — Fiji: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Child of Fiji Citizen Exemption (family entry/residence pathway) — Fiji: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Compare all Ancestry programs →
More about emigrating to Fiji →
Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.