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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person''' 
#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. [http://www.immigration.gov.fj/about-us/contact-us Contacts]
#The application form should be obtained from the authorities in the Immigration department or else can be downloaded from the website. [http://www.immigration.gov.fj/images/pdfs/study_research_permit.pdf Application Form]
#Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#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.
#After completely verifying the documents, the Immigration Department Officer will grant the research permit to the applicant.
#For the complete fee structure of this procedure, refer to the “Fees” section of this page.
#The process of getting the research permit approval takes between 3 days and 1 month. 
 
'''Apply Online''' 
#To apply for the Fiji Research Permit, the applicant must visit Fiji Immigration’s official Website. [http://www.immigration.gov.fj/online-application Online Portal Link]
#The applicant can directly start applying using this link, there is no separate account creation is required.
#Before starting the application form, make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The document requirement checklist is also available on the online portal.
#Make sure to carry all the documents in PDF format.
#The maximum limit of document to upload in the online portal is 30.
#On the webpage, the applicant must fill in all the necessary details and then upload the documents.
#The applicant should give a valid email address and phone number, which will be used for further communication purposes.
#After uploading the required documents, apply by selecting the “Submit” option.
#The payment must be done via Direct Deposits.
#After the payment confirmation, the research permit application will be verified and approved by the Immigration Officer.
#For the complete fee structure of this procedure, refer to the “Fees” section of this page.
#The process of getting the research permit approval takes between 3 days and 1 month. 
 
==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: immigration@govnet.gov.fj 
 
'''Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau (FTIB)''' 
Address: P O Box 2303, 
Government Buildings, Fiji 
Website [http://www.ftib.org.fj Link] 
Email: info@ftib.org.fj 
Phone: + (679) 331 5988 
[https://www.investmentfiji.org.fj/ Address & Contacts link] 
[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Investment+Fiji/@-18.1422327,178.4203267,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6e1bdc218a27f81b:0x2985ee1b791cb134!8m2!3d-18.1423057!4d178.4225143 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 
[http://www.immigration.gov.fj/ Address & Contacts Link] 
[https://www.google.com/search?q=fiji+immigration+location&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rldoc=1&rllag=-17870679,177938276,59203&tbm=lcl&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjcy-u2gPT0AhWXrlYBHbQIDKgQtgN6BAgDEGE&biw=1517&bih=721&dpr=0.9#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:-17.577388,178.48426429999998-18.1639713,177.3922883;tbs:lrf:!1m4!1u3!2m2!3m1!1e1!1m4!1u2!2m2!2m1!1e1!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:2 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 [http://www.immigration.gov.fj/images/pdfs/study_research_permit.pdf Application Form] 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people. 
 
==Processing Time==
The research permit process takes anywhere between 3 days and 1 month to complete. 
 
==Related Videos==
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'. 
 
==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. [http://www.immigration.gov.fj/ External Link] 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people. 

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