Fiji - Apply for Investors Permit Visa

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Procedure

Apply via Post

1. To apply for Investor permit visa, the applicant must visit the Fiji Immigration Department. 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. The investor must give details about the type of business/investment they are intended to do in Fiji.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. 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.
6. The Permit fee must be paid along with the application form, which is $650.
7. The application will be forwarded and verified by the Fiji Island Trade & Investment Bureau and the Immigration Department.
8. After the approval from the Investment Bureau authorities, the immigration department officer will go through the application form and grant the Investor permit visa to the applicant.
9. The Investor’s permit process takes between 1 month and 3 months to complete.
   

Apply Online

1. To apply for the Investor permit, the applicant must visit Fiji Immigration’s official Website. Online Portal Link
2. The applicant can directly start applying using this link, there is no separate account creation is required.
3. Before starting the application form, make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The document requirement checklist is also available on the online portal.
5. Make sure to carry all the documents in PDF format.
6. The maximum limit of document to upload in the online portal is 30.
7. On the webpage, the applicant must fill in all the necessary details and then upload the documents.
8. The applicant should give a valid email address and phone number, which will be used for further communication purposes.
9. After uploading the required documents, apply by selecting the “Submit” option.
10. The payment must be done via Direct Deposits.
11. After the payment confirmation, the application will be forwarded and verified by the Fiji Island Trade & Investment Bureau and the Immigration Department.
12. After the approval from the Investment Bureau authorities, the immigration department officer will go through the application form and grant the Investor permit visa to the applicant.
13. The Investor’s permit process takes between 1 month and 3 months to complete.
    

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Required Documents

• Approval Letter from the Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau.
• Passport copies.
• Medical Report for the principal applicant.
• Medical Report of Spouse/Children’s. (If applicable)
• Proof of the fee’s payment application fees.
• A financial statement demonstrating an investment exceeding $250,000 into the local Fijian economy.
• Completed and signed application form.
• Certified copy of applicant’s passport bio-data page.
• 2 Certified Photographs.
• Request Letter of the company.
• Company Contact Details.
• Confirmed Contribution by each stakeholder.
• A Certified Copy of Investment Fiji [IF] Approval Letter.
• A Certified Copy of Investment Certificate issued by IF.
• Police Report from the country of citizenship.
• Police Report for spouse. (If applicable)
• Applicants Bio data page of the Passport.
• Spouse/Children’s Bio data page of the Passport. (If applicable)
• Endorsement from relevant authorities
  • Reserve Bank
  • Ministry of Education
  • Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources
  • Ministry of Agriculture
  • Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association
• Proof of Funds.
• Application Fee Receipt.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

OVERSEAS POSTAL ADDRESS FOR INVESTOR PERMIT VISA
Immigration Department
969 Rodwell Rd, Suva.
Phone: 3312672
Fax: 3301653
Phone: 3312622
Fax: 3331093
Email: [email protected]

Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau (FTIB)
Address: P O Box 2303,
Government Buildings, Fiji
Website [www.ftib.org.fj Website Link]
Email: [email protected]
Phone: + (679) 331 5988
Address & Contacts link
Location Link

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

All foreigners who can demonstrate an investment exceeding $250,000 into the local Fijian economy with a good police record are eligible for an Investor’s permit.

Fees

The mode of payment accepted by the Fiji Immigration Department is Direct Deposits only.

• Investor Permit Visa Application Fee - $ 650
  

Validity

• The investor’s permit is valid for 7 years from the date of approval.
• The permit can be extended to another 7 years by applying for the Extension permit.
  

Documents to Use

The Investor’s visa permit Application Form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The Investor’s permit process takes between 1 month and 3 months to complete.

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Instructions

• Only Individual application is accepted by the Fiji Immigration Department. No bulk/batch application should be made.
• If the Investor’s applicant is a married person, then
• He / She must submit the Marriage Certificate
• Children’s Birth Certificate
• Police Report for Spouse
• Medical Reports for spouse and children (if applying for a permit)
• A completely filled application is only accepted.
  

Required Information

The information needed for filling the application form are:

• Personal Details of the applicant
  • Name
  • Address
  • Nationality
  • Passport Number
  • Marital Status
  • Spouse/Children’s Details (if applicable)
  • 10 years Residential Address Details
  • Fiji Residential Address (Intended to stay)
• Investor Details
  • Name of the Business
  • Name of the shareholders in the business and the values
  • The date on which Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau (FTIB) granted the Foreign Investment Certificate (FIC)
  • Date of Commencement of Business
• Checklist to-do:
  • Completed Application Form – Yes/No
  • Application Fee – Yes/No
  • Police Report (Tertiary Education) – Yes/No
  • Police Report for Spouse (If applicable) - Yes/No
  • Medical Report - Applicant/Spouse/Children – (If applicable) - Yes/No
• The details to be filled in the online application are:
  • Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Email
  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • Nearest Office (Select Applying Overseas)
  • New Application/ Extension (Select New Application)
  • Lodgement Application Type (New Investor Permit)
  • Upload Documents
  • Additional Notes/Comments (If any)
    

Need for the Document

Any individual who wants to become an investor in Fiji Island must get the Investor’s permit visa.

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

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