Work Permit - Maritime Crew (Fishing Vessels)

Work Permit are issued to non-citizen to be employed as Maritime Crew. This section gives you an overview on how to apply for a work permit as a crew on a fishing vessel.

Captain/Engineer/Chief Engineer/Chief Mate and Bason

Manager/Engineer/Office Staff (Shore Based)

Owners Representative/Vessel Representative

Seaman/Crew/Cook and Deckhand

Employers, organizations, and institutions sponsoring non-citizens to work in Fiji are to ensure that all mandatory requirements for permit applications are submitted.

Ensure that employment contracts are signed by applicant and employer, with employment period dates.

Employers to provide evidence that content of the employment contract is understood by the foreign worker and signed by both parties.

Employer is responsible for returning foreign workers to home country as covered in the repatriation clause of the employment contract.

Application must be filled by the Principal Applicant, Employer or Agent.

Non-citizen currently employed as a crew on a fishing vessel; and

Non-citizen with employment offer to be employed as a crew on a fishing vessel.

Contract of Employment is mandatory

Change of employment while in country is not permitted unless approve by the Immigration Department.

Also include your family member (spouse and children under 18 years) on the same form, if applying at the same time;

Lodged one (1) month prior to the expiry date of the existing permit;