Exemption Status - Child of a Fiji Citizen

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Which family relationships qualify?

Exemption Status for a Child application is granted to an unmarried child of a Fiji citizen, under the age of 18 years, holding a foreign passport, to enter, reside and study in the country.

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Exemption Status for a Child application is granted to an unmarried child of a Fiji citizen under the age of 18 years and holder of a foreign passport to enter, reside and study in the country.

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The sponsor must be a Fiji citizen parent of the applicant.

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immigration.gov.fj exemption-status-for-a-child-of-a-fiji-citizen-application page
Application must be made by either a Fiji citizen parent of the applicant.

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

Relationship proof required includes a certified copy of the child's birth certificate and a copy of either parent's Fiji passport; if the child is not residing with a parent in Fiji, a support letter from the guardian and a copy of the guardian's photo ID are also required.

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Certified copy of child/children’s birth certificate
immigration.gov.fj exemption-status-for-a-child-of-a-fiji-citizen-application page
Copy of either parent’s Fiji passport
immigration.gov.fj exemption-status-for-a-child-of-a-fiji-citizen-application page
A support letter from the guardian and a copy of his/her photo ID (if the child is not residing with parents in Fiji)

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance requirements.

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Limits of the record

Searched the Exemption Status for a Child page (new and extension tabs) for financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities; none is stated (the guardian support letter is relationship/residence evidence already used under family_seo.r3).

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

The application is made through the online Exemption Status form on the IMMI HUB portal. Extensions are considered on merit and must be lodged one month before expiry; standard processing is 21 working days and the decision is notified by email. Exemption Status allows the child to enter, reside and study in the country. The official source does not state how long the exemption lasts or any path to independent or longer-term status.

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Limits of the record

The page does not state how long the exemption lasts, what happens when the child turns 18, or any path to independent or longer-term status.

https://www.immigration.gov.fj/exemption-status-for-a-child-of-a-fiji-citizen-application/
Completed and signed [**Exemption Status Application Form online**](https://immihub.immigration.gov.fj/FIDPortal/welcome)
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/exemption-status-for-a-child-of-a-fiji-citizen-application/
The Immigration Department will consider applications for the extension of Exemption status on merit.
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/exemption-status-for-a-child-of-a-fiji-citizen-application/
lodged one (1) month prior to the expiry date of the permit
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/exemption-status-for-a-child-of-a-fiji-citizen-application/
Standard application processing period is 21 working days.
https://www.immigration.gov.fj/exemption-status-for-a-child-of-a-fiji-citizen-application/
We will let you know when the decision is made on your application through email.
immigration.gov.fj exemption-status-for-a-child-of-a-fiji-citizen-application page
Exemption Status for a Child application is granted to an unmarried child of a Fiji citizen under the age of 18 years and holder of a foreign passport to enter, reside and study in the country.

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Exemption Status - Child of a Fiji Citizen

Which family relationships qualify?

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

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