A Fiji tourist visa is required for citizens of all non-visa-exempt countries. Fiji tourist visa application is entirely online and hence it’s also referred to as Fiji e-Visa. You can apply for either single or multiple entries.
Here’s everything you need to know about obtaining a Fiji visa online.
Quick summary:
| Single-entry | Multiple-entry | |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | All countries that are not exempt from visa | All countries that are not exempt from visa |
| Validity | 3 months | 12 months |
| Allowed stay | 4 months | 4 months |
| Extensions allowed | Once, up to 2 more months | Once, up to 2 more months |
| Processing time | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Fee | 95.10 FJD + 10 FJD bank fee | 189.15 FJD + 10 FJD bank fee |
If you haven’t already, read Fiji Visa Guide for details on various Fiji visas for tourists, requirements and eligibility.
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Understanding Fiji Tourist Visa
Tourist visa validity
The single-entry Fiji tourist visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. You must enter Fiji before it expires.
The multiple-entry Fiji tourist visa is valid for 12 months from the issue date. You can enter Fiji as many times as you like while it’s still valid.
Duration of stay
With either type of tourist visa, single or multiple entries, you can stay in Fiji for up to 4 months. There is no limit to the total time you can stay inside Fiji with the multiple-entry visa as long as each visit is shorter than 4 months.
Allowed number of entries
You can decide which visa to apply for depending on your travel plans.
For example, if you plan on visiting other Pacific Island Nations, it’s wise to apply for a multiple-entry visa as most flights in the South Pacific pass through Fiji.
Allowed ports of entry
If arriving by air, both Nadi and Suva International Airports are allowed ports of entry.
If arriving by sea, you can enter Fiji through Suva, Lautoka, Savusavu, and Levuka. For other ports, like Nadi or Denarau, you must seek prior authorization from the Fijian authorities.
If arriving in a small vessel or yacht, you must give a 48-hour notice of your arrival at a Fijian port.
When to apply
Fiji Immigration advises that you apply 3 months before your scheduled travel date. Processing time can be as short as 3 days or longer than a month, so it’s best to apply as early as possible.
- Earliest: 3 months before traveling
- Latest: 1 month before traveling
Visa extension
Extensions are allowed for all tourist visas. You can extend once, for up to 2 more months, giving you a total allowed stay of 6 months. No further extensions are possible under any circumstances.
Extension applications are also done online through the same Fiji visa online portal.
Extensions cost 95.10 FJD.
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Fiji Tourist Visa Requirements
Who requires a Fiji tourist visa?
110 nationalities are visa-exempt and do not need a tourist visa. The rest require a tourist visa to travel to Fiji.
Documents required
Here’s the list of required documents for the Fiji e-Visa:
- Completed Visa Application Form. Print it, fill it in, and then scan it.
- A passport-sized photo. Paste the photo in the appropriate place on the visa application form before scanning it.
- Certified passport biodata page
- Confirmation of booked accommodation (if staying in a hotel)
- Copy of the travel itinerary
- Proof of onward travel arrangements and approved visa for next country (if required)
- A recent bank statement
- A letter of consent from spouse (if traveling alone)
- A letter of consent from parents (if under 18 years and traveling alone)
- Proof of relationship with traveling companion (marriage certificate or birth certificate)
- A letter of approved leave from the workplace
- Local sponsor letter (if accommodated with family/friends)
- Copy of sponsor’s valid ID/passport/permit
- Return ticket
All files must be in PDF format. The maximum size is listed under each upload section.
Photo requirements
Your photograph for Fiji tourist visa must meet the following requirements.
- Photo must be less than 6 months old
- Photo must be a good-quality color photo
- Photo must show the full-face view of your head and shoulders
- Photo must be on a plain or light-colored background
Visa Fee
The visa fee is 95.10 FJD for single entry and 189.15 FJD for multiple entry.
However, transfers are charged a fee of 10 FJD by the receiving bank in Fiji. You must account for that and send 105.10 FJD or 199.15 FJD respectively.
Fiji Immigration doesn’t process the application if it’s not paid in full. If you fail to account for this bank fee, this may result in extra delays and even further fees for sending more money.
Additionally, when sending an international transfer, the exchange rate may vary and result in a lower amount. Verify details with your bank first.
This is why I advise you to add at least 10 FJD on top of the fee when you pay for your Fiji e-Visa.
Processing time
The Fiji online visa processing time is officially 14 days.
Note that this period starts after your payment is confirmed. Since payments are confirmed by a separate department, it can take a lot more than 2 weeks to get your visa issued.
If your payment is not in full (see the visa fee section above) or there are problems with the transfer, you may be informed of this more than a month later without any progress on your application in the meantime.
I strongly advise you to apply as early as possible but not earlier than 3 months before the date of arrival due to the 3-month validity of the single-entry visa.
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Tourist Visa Application Process
How to apply for Fiji visa online
To apply for a Fiji visa online, first gather all required documents as per the checklist and create digital copies in PDF format.
Begin your application at Fiji Immigration Online Application.
You will have to:
- Enter your personal details
- Select the type of visa you want to apply for
- Upload all necessary documents
- Separately upload the visa application form, passport bio-data page, sponsor letter, and return ticket
- Upload all other supporting documents together as a single PDF file
- Submit your application
You will receive an email from the Fiji Immigration Department inviting you to pay.
It will include the bank details, the reference ID of your application, and a reminder of the 10 FJD bank fees that the receiving bank charges.
Payments are made by direct bank transfer.
After you pay, go to this payment form, fill in your personal information, and submit proof of payment (receipt). Your application will not be processed unless you follow these instructions carefully.
How to track visa status
You cannot track the status of the Fiji e-Visa online.
To enquire about the status of your visa application, email Fiji Immigration at the following address.
fidpermits@gmail.com
How to download approved visa
A confirmation of your Fiji visa will be sent to your email address after it’s issued.
Download and print it before traveling to Fiji.
How to contact customer service
To contact the customer service, you can use the following contact form or email.
Contact form: Fiji Immigration contact us form
Email: fidpermits@gmail.com
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Immigration Procedure at the Border
Airport
Procedures are the airport are simple:
- Fill in an arrival card
- Show your passport, visa confirmation, and arrival card to the border officer
- Receive a visa stamp on your passport
- Clear customs
Seaport
Before arriving in Fiji by water, give advance notice to Fiji Customs no less than 48 hours before arrival. Send the arrival form to yachtsreport@frcs.org.fj.
You must clear customs and immigration within 24 hours of entering Fiji waters.
To do so approach the port authority or a certified yacht agent and follow their advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Fiji visa online?
Yes, Fiji visa is online. If you are not visa exempted, you can apply for a Fiji visa online. You can start your online application on Fiji Immigration website.
How do I pay for Fiji visa?
After you complete the online application, you will receive an email with information about how to pay for your Fiji visa.
It will include the receiving bank details and a reference ID. Use these to make an international bank transfer.
Don’t forget the 10 FJD fee charged by the receiving bank and that exchange rates vary constantly.
After you pay, submit proof of payment through this payment form.
