🇫🇯 Fiji · Skilled independent
Fiji Work Permit — Short Term (1 Year or Less) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €809 |
| Minimum annual salary | €9,706 |
| Proof of savings | €1,941 |
| Minimum investment | €3,883 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €78 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
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/work-in-fiji/.
- Typical processing: ~21 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €809.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/work-in-fiji/ · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/work-in-fiji/ · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/work-in-fiji/ · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/work-in-fiji/ · verified 2026-06-09
Job offer
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/work-in-fiji/ · verified 2026-06-09
Employer sponsor
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/work-in-fiji/ · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/work-in-fiji/ · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/work-in-fiji/ · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/work-in-fiji/ · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/work-in-fiji/ · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.