Visitors Business Permit - 14 Days

A Visitors Business Permit allows foreign nationals to undertake business, investment, study, research, consultancy, or work related activities for up to 14 days in Fiji.

• a. Prior approval is required to enter on the Visitor Business Permit. Requests from the employer / organisation in Fiji are to be sent along with the following information:
  • i. Invitation from the organisation in Fiji.
  • ii. Name, date of birth and passport number of the person arriving;
  • ii. The role the person will be undertaking in the organisation;
  • ii. The intended length of stay; and
  • ii. Name and Contact of organisation representative.
• b. A response will be provided within 24 hours.
• c. The person travelling is required to carry a copy of the approval letter and present it on arrival. In addition, the person must declare “Business” on arrival when entering Fiji.
• d. You may be denied entry into Fiji if the approval letter is not presented.
• e. Further extension will require a Short Term Work Permit which is to be applied prior to the expiry of the Visitors Business Permit, with an applicable fee.
• f. If you work beyond the 14 days you may be removed from Fiji and denied future entry into Fiji.

Notice to Permit Holders

This is to advise that all foreign nationals who are currently stranded in the country due to COVID-19 should contact Fijian Immigration Office so that they could be properly guided to maintain their legal status. This applies to all categories of permit holders.

Travel Advisory: COVID-19

Please refer to COVID-19 travel guidance link to assist you in your travel to Fiji: https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/fiji-entry-conditions/

Immigration Online Services

As part of the Departments ongoing plan for Digital Transformation, applicants can now lodge ‘Permit and Visa’ application online through the Fijian Immigration Department Website and make appointments online for lodgment of Passports.

• For more information on Online Permit and Visa Lodgment click here
• For information on making appointments for Passport Lodgment click here.

Opening Hours

The Fijian Immigration Department would like to inform that the opening hours have changed for all its services in line with the COVID-19 safety measures. The new opening hours are as follows:

• Monday - Thursday : 8.30am - 2pm
• Friday: 8.30am - 2.00pm