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Fiji Short-Term Work Permit

13 facts quoted from the official source

For a non-citizen over 18 whose expertise is urgently needed in Fiji for one year or less.

Route type
Work
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employer Sponsorship RequiredThe sponsoring employer or institution must lodge the required application evidence.
  • Employment Contract RequiredA compliant employment contract is mandatory.
  • Minimum AgeThe application must be made by a person over 18 years of age.
  • Requires Job OfferThe route applies to a non-citizen with an employment offer or relevant overseas employment arrangement.
  • Urgent Expertise RequiredThe applicant's expertise must be urgently needed in Fiji.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport or travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe Ministry defines the route for urgently needed expertise for a period of one year or less and states that no dependants are permitted.
  • Family members coveredNo dependants are permitted under the short-term work-permit category.
  • Official source basisThe Ministry defines the route for urgently needed expertise for a period of one year or less and states that no dependants are permitted.
  • Report summaryThe Ministry defines the route for urgently needed expertise for a period of one year or less and states that no dependants are permitted.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
  • Family members coveredNo dependants are permitted under the short-term work-permit category.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Principal Fee AmountThe published short-term work-permit application fee is FJD 650.05.checked 2026-07-26
  • Principal Fee CurrencyThe published short-term work-permit application fee is FJD 650.05.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit Validity Months MaxThe permit is for a period of one year or less.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Fiji?
The official source states: For a non-citizen over 18 whose expertise is urgently needed in Fiji for one year or less.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.gov.fj page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.gov.fjLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Fiji government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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