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Population

926,276

Languages

1.

English

2.

iTaukei (Fijian)

3.

Hindi

Country Capital

Suva

Currency

Fijian dollar (FJD)

When you have an international company, you may send some of your current employees to work in a new country. However, all countries have legal working requirements for noncitizens, so it’s crucial to know what documentation you need for lawful employment.

Types of Work Visas in Fiji

Noncitizens have a few work permit options, and their permit type depends on the kind of work they wish to do.

  • Work permit: This standard permit covers any long-term work that isn’t under four specified categories. As an employer, you must supply a reason for not hiring a resident for this application.
  • Short-term work permit: This documentation covers any employment lasting one year or less.
  • Under education: This permit is required for work in education and must include an endorsement from the Ministry of Education, Heritage, and Arts (MEHA).
  • Under religious: For any work in a religious context, individuals must apply for this permit. Employees do not require any endorsements, but they need a legal registration from the church they plan to work for.
  • Under volunteer: If an individual is planning to volunteer while abroad, they need this permit type. No industry endorsement is required.

Fiji also offers permit exceptions for government or diplomatic work and investing permits for business projects. It’s also important to note that work permits don’t cover residence permits. Before your employees apply for any work visa, they need the proper documentation for living in the country.

Requirements to Obtain Fiji Work Visas

When your employees present their work visa applications to the Fiji Immigration Department, they’ll need a few critical documents, including:

  • A valid passport.
  • A signed and completed arrival card.
  • An approval letter from the Immigration Department.
  • A confirmed address in the country.

Requirements for a permit application vary based on the type, but they all request a curriculum vitae (CV) with relevant work experience and education.

Application Process

The process for obtaining a work visa requires a series of documents and approvals for legal employment. The procedure begins with you and the employee completing the application together. This step should be completed before the employee arrives, which means they need to have a job lined up with your company before entering the country.

As the employer, you must apply to hire a noncitizen employee with the Immigration Department. From here, you’ll receive an application, which will ask for an array of items. Application attachments include:

  • Training program details for the position.
  • Residential history.
  • A medical report.
  • Evidence of proficiency in English.

You or the employee will then send the application to the Immigration Department for processing. When your employee receives their work permit documentation, they can start work.

Other Important Considerations

There are a few factors to consider when applying for a work permit, including time, money, permit renewal, and residency.

The standard processing time for a long-term work permit is 21 days. Make sure to consider this time when setting a start date for a job. Applications do include a processing fee, so be prepared to pay when submitting the documents. It’s also valuable to note that long-term permits must be renewed every three years for an individual to remain a legal worker.

Remember that employees must apply for a residence permit before getting a work visa to legally reside in the country.

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Disclaimer

THIS CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE. You should always consult with and rely on your own legal and/or tax advisor(s). G-P does not provide legal or tax advice. The information is general and not tailored to a specific company or workforce and does not reflect G-P’s product delivery in any given jurisdiction. G-P makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information and shall have no liability arising out of or in connection with it, including any loss caused by use of, or reliance on, the information.

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