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Fiji - Apply for Student Permit

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ProcedureEdit

  1. Obtain necessary documents.
  2. The application form must be completed fully.
  3. Submit form along with all the required documents.
  4. Pay the prescribed fee.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • A properly filled in application in the official form provided by the Immigration Department.
  • A police report for applicant over the age of 18 years from the country of citizenship/residence.
  • Acceptance letter from the institution/s or school/s.
  • For financially sponsored students - a sponsorship letter from the organization or individual sponsor.
  • For self funding students - proof of financial support for duration of stay.
  • A consent letter from the parent of primary and secondary school students.
  • Letter of undertaking from the local guardian and or local sponsor.
  • Proof of financial standings of the local sponsor.
  • The requisite fee.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Immigration Department

969 Rodwell Rd, Suva.

Phone: 3312672

Fax: 3301653

Phone: 3312622

Fax: 3331093

Email: [email protected]


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



EligibilityEdit

Provide eligibility criteria's for going through this procedure.



FeesEdit

Permit Fees (all Fees are in Fiji Dollars)

  • Application for permit to enter, reside and work - 477.00
  • Application for permit to enter, reside on assured income - 477.00
  • Application for students permit - 140.00
  • Application for permit other than those specified above - 477.00
  • Application to extend or vary a permit - 477.00
  • Issue of a permit other than Visitors permit - 190.00
  • Extension or variation of permit - 190.00
  • Application to extend visitor's permit - 96.00
  • Issue of replacement permit - 140.00
  • Short Term Permit Application - 667.00
  • Issue of an authority to work/study/research/preach [Section 9(3) of Immigration Act 2003] - 190.00
  • Appeal [Section 58 of Immigration Act 2003] - 953.00
  • Prohibited Immigrant Uplift [PI Uplift] - 190.00
  • Search fee - 13.00



ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever



Documents to UseEdit



Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.



Processing TimeEdit

 Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.



Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. 
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the "&" inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver, 
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M" Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M".



InstructionsEdit

Applications for Student Permits are submitted to the Permit Section, who is responsible for the processing and issuance of all permits.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name as shown on the birth certificate/passport
  • Gender
  • Date of Birth
  • Nationality
  • Passport Number
  • Addresses
  • Marital status
  • If in a relationship, give details of spouse/partner and all children under the age of 21 years who are applying for permits
  • Residential addresses of the applicant and spouse where they lived for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
  • Name and address of any friends, relatives or contacts in the Fiji Islands
  • Name of School
  • Class/Form
  • Date you intend to start School
  • Who will be your guardian in Fiji
  • Reasons why you chose to study in Fiji



Need for the DocumentEdit

Student Permit is a permit granted under Section 9(2)(d) of the Immigration Act, 2003 allowing individuals to study at local Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Vocational Institutions or Universities in Fiji.



Information which might helpEdit

Opening Hours

Citizenship/Passport/Visa/Permit Lodgment

  • Monday Friday - 8.30am 2pm

Passport Collection & Enquiries

  • Monday Thursday - 8.30am 4.30pm
  • Friday - 8.30am 3pm

Citizenship/Visa/Permit Enquiries

  • Monday Thursday - 8.30am 4.30pm
  • Friday - 8.30am 3pm

Compliance & Investigation

  • Monday Thursday - 8.30am 4.30pm
  • Friday - 8.30am 3pm

Cashier hours

  • Monday Friday - 8.30am 2pm

Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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

External LinksEdit

OthersEdit

The Permit Section is responsible for the processing and issuance of all permits. There are currently eleven (11) types of entry permits and nine (9) entry permit exemption status.

The section has a staff of seven officers, and six support staff and is based at the ground floor of the new Immigration office at 969 Rodwell Rd, Suva (old Customs office)

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