Fiji - Apply for Minibus Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for the Minibus Permit, the applicant must visit the Land Transport Authority (LTA) Fiji. Contacts
2. The “Minibus Permit” application form must be obtained from the authorities in the LTA office.
3. The application fee for the Minibus permit is $ 65.40.
4. The application form must be filled with necessary details.
5. After that, the client ID must be created in the LTA’s system.
6. After creating the ID, the applicant must go for the interview with CSO in the LTA office.
7. The CSO will check whether the applicant is eligible to apply for the Minibus Permit.
8. If the applicant passes the interview, he then must submit the required documents for first verification.
9. Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
10. The first verification will be done by the PSV CSO, and if the verification is successful, the application will be moved further to the PSV Team Leader for second verification.
11. If the first verification is failed, the applicant will be notified about the flaws in the application.
12. If second verification is successful, the application must be given in the daily newspaper to advertise.
13. The applicant must wait for 14 days after advertisement to check whether the application is receiving any supports or objection.
14. If there is support and no denial from the public, the application will be moved for the approval process.
15. If there is any objection, the application will be rejected by the CSO office, and a rejection letter will be issued to the applicant at this stage.
16. However, if the application gets approved, the applicant needs to register the Minibus permit within 3 months of issuing the approval letter.
17. After receiving the approval, the applicant must pay the permit fees, which is $ 28.91. Form
18. The minibus permit application will take anywhere between 15 to 30 days.
    

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Required Documents

• Minibus Permit form. link
• Details of other business or association with the holder of any PSV permit, including sharing of stands and other facilities. (If applicable.)
• FEA, Telephone, or water bill for address.
• Latest 3 months bank statement. ($1050 with vehicle, $6050 without vehicle)
• Business plan and cash flow for 12 months certified and stamped by qualified Accountant.
• Full Current medical report.
• Population of the proposed area.
• For Limited Liability Company,
  • Company registration certificate.
  • Memorandum of article of association.
• Application form stamped with common seal and signed by 2 Directors.
• Vehicle Quotation (if vehicle is to be purchased upon approval of permit.)
• Trade in value of existing vehicle.
• Supplementary inspection if the person has a vehicle.
• Details of other PSV operating from the proposed area.
• Details of current permit held by applicant or family member.
• If civil servant,
  • Obtain a clearance letter from their head of department.
• Sketch map of the stand.
• Police Clearance – need only the receipt (applicant must be advised that if they have any convictions, their application may not be successful.)
• Letter from Immigration- Confirming Fiji Citizenship.
• FRCA TIN Letter.
• Birth Certificate.
• Confirmation from two councils or local Authority for Base Letters, originating stand and Terminating stand.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Land Transport Authority
CENTRAL EASTER OFFICE
Valelevu Office
Lot 1 Daniva Rd, Valelevu Nasinu, Postal Address: P.O. Box 6677, Nasinu.
Phone: 3392166/Fax: 3398925

Lami Office
Cooperative Training Building, Draunibota Lami.
Phone: 3347215/Fax: 3363426

Sports City Office
Sports City Complex, Grantham Road, Suva.
Phone: 3270072/Fax: 3270073

Suva Express Office
Shop 16-17, Plaza 1, Downtown Boulevard, Ellery Street, Suva.
Phone: 3347227

Nausori Office
River Road Nausori, Postal Address - P.O. Box 28809, Nausori.
Phone: 3477105/Fax: 3479415

Korovou Office
Korovou, Tailevu, Phone: 3347232

Navua Office
Namosi House Building, Navua Town.
Phone: 3460310/Fax: 3479415

WESTERN DIVISION OFFICE:
Waimalika Office
Waimalika, Nadi. Phone: 6728622/Fax: 6700219

Ba Office
Bank Street, Ba, Postal Address - P. O.Box 145, Ba.
Phone: 6674660/Fax: 6673660

Tavua Office
Lot 13, Naisivi Street, Tavua, Postal Address: P.O.Box 5099, Tavua.
Phone: 6680447/Fax: 6681767

Rakiraki Office
Kala Wati House, Yaratale Road, Rakiraki, Postal Address: P.O.Box 770, Rakiraki.
Phone: 6694838/Fax: 6694829

NORTHERN DIVISION OFFICE:
Vatunibale Office
Bulileka Road, Vatunibale, Postal Address: P.O.Box 149, Labasa.
Phone: 8811853/Fax: 8811903

Labasa Town Office
Civic Center Building, Labasa Town, Postal Address: P.O.Box 149, Labasa.
Phone: 8818174/Fax: 8818175

Savusavu Office
Lot 11 Lesiaceva Road, Savusavu, Postal Address: P.O.Box 91, Savusavu.
Phone: 8850253/Fax: 8850253

Seaqaqa Office - Sugar Cane Farmers Co-op Building, Hospital Road, Seaqaqa.
Phone: 8860215/Fax: 8860214

Taveuni Office
First Light Inn Building, Waiyevo, Taveuni.
Phone: 8880626

Address & Contacts link
Location link

Eligibility

To get the Minibus permit in Fiji,

• The applicant must be a Fiji Citizen or should have dual Citizenship status in Fiji.
• The applicant must be above 21 years of age.
• All convicted TINs must be cleared before applying for the permit.
• The applicant should not hold 2 or more permit.
  

Fees

• The application fee for Minibus permit is $ 65.40
• The Minibus permit fee is $ 28.91
  

Validity

• The minibus permit is validity will be mentioned by the issuing authority in the permit approval form.
• The minibus permit must be renewed at least 28 days before the expiry date of the permit.
  

Documents to Use

Minibus Permit form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The processing time will be for issuing the Minibus permit will take between 15 to 30 days.

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Instructions

The instructions given by the LTA authorities for not to do by the Minibus permit holder are,

• Stand or ply for hire from a point other than a stand or base from which it is authorised to operate.
• Stop to pick up a passenger within 300 meters from a bus stop, bus stand or taxi stand except from a stand from which the minibus is authorised to operate.
• Stop in any place which would create a hazard to passengers, pedestrians or other road users or delay other traffic.
  

Note: For other detailed instructions refer to the Minibus Permit Approval Form. All these given instructions must be followed after getting the permit approval. Form

Required Information

The information required to fill the application form are:

• Permit Number
• Permit Holder Name
• Address
• Minibus registration Number
• Route to follow
• Permit Valid Duration (From and Expiry date)
• Date
• Chief Executive Signature
• Official Receipt Number
• Date
• Signed by Chief Executive
  • Minibus Permit Number
  • OPERATION AND FARES APPROVED BY THE AUTHORITY VIDE ITS RESOLUTION ON 31/5/00
  • Operation and Timetable
  • Route to Follow
  • Fares to be charged
  • Signature
    

Need for the Document

• To run a Minibus in Fiji, the minibus holder or owner must get the permit approval from the authorities in the LTA office.
• It is illegal to run a minibus without the permission from the LTA office.
  

Information which might help

• The driver of the minibus must hold Class (Four) 4 or Class (Five) 5 driver’s licence.
• The minibus should have the yellow-coloured number plate issued by the LTA authorities.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

The minibus permit must be showed for the legal verification.

External Links

For other Transport related services, always refer to the official website linked here. Website Link

Others

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