Fiji - Apply for Research Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for Research Permit, the applicant must visit the Fiji Immigration Department. The overseas applicants must send the application to the Director of Fiji Immigration. Contacts
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 research permit to the applicant.
6. For the complete fee structure of this procedure, refer to the “Fees” section of this page.
7. The process of getting the research permit approval takes between 3 days and 1 month.
   

Apply Online

1. To apply for the Fiji Research 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 research permit application will be verified and approved by the Immigration Officer.
12. For the complete fee structure of this procedure, refer to the “Fees” section of this page.
13. The process of getting the research permit approval takes between 3 days and 1 month.
    

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Required Documents

• Completed and Signed Research Permit Application form
• 2 Passport Size Photo
• Copy of the “Biodata Page” of the applicant’s Passport
• Request Letter
• Medical Report (Taken in less than 3 months)
• Local Police Report (18 years or Above)
• Acceptance Letter from the Institution where the research will be undertaken
• Sponsorship Letter
• Financial Statements
• Copy of Return Ticket (For Less than 12 months)
• Ministry of Education Approval
• Application Fee
• Progress Report
• Copy of the Thesis
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the applicant
  

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 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

The applicant should have acceptance letter from educational institution in Fiji is eligible to apply for research permit.

Fees

• Research Permit Issue Fee - $ 180
• Research Permit Application Fee- $ 632
  

Validity

The research permit is valid for maximum 3 years.

Documents to Use

The research permit Application Form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The research permit process takes anywhere between 3 days and 1 month 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 research permit 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
  • 10 years Residential Address Details
  • Fiji Residential Address (Intended to stay)
• Research Applicant Details
  • Title of the Research
  • Brief Description of the Research Project
  • Copy of the Curriculum Vitae of the Applicant (CV)
  • Name of the Local Institute that will assist for the research
  • Name(s) of the sponsor(s)
  • Reason for the research and its benefits to the Fiji Government
  • Place of the Research
  • Thesis details
• Applicant Declaration
  • Signature of Applicant and Adult Witness
  • Full Name
  • Address
  • Date
• 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 Research Permit)
  • Upload Documents
  • Additional Notes/Comments (If any)
    

Need for the Document

The research permit is a necessary document for any individual who wants to do their research studies in Fiji.

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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