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Fiji Special Purpose Residence Permit for Yacht Owners and Crew

9 facts quoted from the official source

An official work route to Fiji. Everything below is quoted from the government source, with the date it was checked.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
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.

Not stated in the official source — the base holds no eligibility statement for this route, so none is published here.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Decision DiscretionaryThe Department reserves the right to request additional verification documents.
  • Residence Onboard RequiredThe permit is for residing aboard the yacht while in Fiji.
  • Vessel Legally In Fiji RequiredThe official special-purpose guidance states that the permit is issued only to yachts legally in Fiji.
  • Yacht Owner Or Crew RequiredThe applicant must be the owner or a crew member of the yacht.
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 states that the permit is granted to non-citizen yacht owners or crew to reside aboard their yacht while in Fiji.
  • Official source basisThe Ministry states that the permit is granted to non-citizen yacht owners or crew to reside aboard their yacht while in Fiji.
  • Report summaryThe Ministry states that the permit is granted to non-citizen yacht owners or crew to reside aboard their yacht while in Fiji.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal or extensionThe Ministry provides a separate extension application process for existing permit holders.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 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

Fees and processing time are 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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