Fiji - Apply for Dual Citizenship

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Dual Citizenship, the applicant must visit the Fiji Immigration Department, Fiji Embassy, or Fiji High Commission or Consulate (In the Residing Country). Contacts Link
2. The application form should be obtained from the authorities in the Immigration department or else can be downloaded from the website. Application Form
3. Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The application form should be filled with necessary details, and then it should be submitted along with the required documents to the Director of Immigration Department.
5. After completely verifying the documents, the Immigration Department Officer will grant the citizenship to the applicant.
6. For the complete fee structure of this procedure, refer to the “Fees” section of this page.
7. The processing time for approving the Fiji Dual Citizenship status takes between 3 months and 6 months.
   

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Required Documents

The documents needed are;

• Certified copy of birth certificate.
• Certified copy of Country of Residence Passport & FIJI Passport.
• Certified copy of Citizenship certificate.
• Certified copy of marriage certificate. – (if applicable)
• Passport photos– 2 passport photos should be certified by Witness, they must have a business card to attach or stamp.
• Completely filled Citizenship Application Form.
• Filled Oath/Affirmation of Allegiance Form - signed and stamped by a Solicitor or Barrister.
• Police Clearance Certificate from the country of residence.
• Local police report [for applicant residing in Fiji for 12 months or more]
• Deed of poll. (change of name)
• Completed Certificate B. (provided at immigration office)
• Passport Application Form.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Immigration Department
969 Rodwell Rd, Suva.
Phone: 3312672
Fax: 3301653
Phone: 3312622
Fax: 3331093
Email: [email protected]

Other Immigration and Passport offices in Fiji:
Suva
P O Box 2224, Government Building, Suva, Fiji.
Phone No: 3312622
Fax No: [679] 3313093

Nadi
P O Box 9022, Nadi Airport, Fiji.
Phone No: 6722263
Fax No: [679] 6721720

Lautoka
P O Box 1079, Lautoka, Fiji.
Phone No: 6661706
Fax No: [679] 6668120

Savusavu
P O Box 566, Savusavu, Fiji.
Phone No: 8850800
Fax No: [679] 8853492

Levuka
P O Box 176, Levuka.
Phone No: 3440860
Fax No: [679] 3440860
Address & Contacts Link
Location Link

Eligibility

• Former Fiji citizens who have become naturalised citizens of another country is eligible to apply for Fiji Dual citizenship.
• Any other individuals who hold one or more countries Citizenship are also eligible to apply for Fiji Dual Citizenship.
  

Fees

The dual citizenship application fee - $3,281.00

Validity

• The Fijian Citizenship is valid forever.
• Unless terminated by the Fijian government, or the individual cancels the citizenship and becomes the citizen of another country.
  

Documents to Use

• The citizenship application form.Application Form
• Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance Form
• Passport Application Form Form
  

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The processing time for approving the Fiji Dual Citizenship status takes between 3 months and 6 months.

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Instructions

• Since 2009, the Fijian government allows Dual or Multiple Citizen for its citizen.
• The Fijian Citizens can also get another country’s citizenship status while holding the Citizenship in Fiji too.
  

Required Information

• Applicant's Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Country of Birth
• Present Nationality
• Passport No.
• Gender
• Passport No.
• Marital Status
• Residential Address & Postal Address
• Telephone No. & E-mail
• Occupation
• Date & Place of Marriage
  

Need for the Document

The dual-citizenship document gives the status of being a citizen in the Fiji Island as well as in other countries.

Information which might help

• The working hours of the Fiji Immigration Department are as follows:
• Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 3pm
• Friday: 8.30am - 3.30pm
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
E.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

For other immigration services, always refer to the official website linked here. External Link

Others

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