Fiji

About Fiji Citizenship and Residency

Fiji offers residency by investment through Investors Permit, Fiji is an Island country in the Pacific. It has been a popular destination for retirees and those seeking an exotic climate and a friendly tax environment. Investor Permits are issued to foreign investors whose business proposal is to invest and operate a business in Fiji.

Investor Permits

Foreign investors who would like to invest and operate a business in Fiji need to submit a business proposal to Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau- a government office. If successful, the entrepreneurs are issued an investor’s permit.

7- year Investor

An investment of F$500,000 0r $240,686 USD or more in approved business trade or undertaking will entitle the investor to a long-term permit of seven years. Investors must prove that funds have or are being transferred from overseas and that project proposals have been approved by the Ministry of Trade and Commerce.

3-year Investor

Investors can obtain a three-year permit for an approved investment of less than F$500,000 or $240,686 USD.

Extensions

Temporary residents can extend their status for so long as there is a legitimate reason for doing so.

Permanent Residents

Usually, foreigners that wish to reside in Fiji indefinitely would have to apply for a long-term residence permit and then extend it or become Fiji citizens. However, former Fiji citizens, by the constitution, still have the right to enter and remain in Fiji as long as they desire, and their families are exempt from the necessity of renewing their temporary resident permits.

Assured Income

Unlike other countries, Fiji has a retirement option that could be very attractive to those who would like a quiet life in the sun in their golden years. Foreigners can apply for resident permits on assured income(a retirement option). Such a permit is granted if applicants have sufficient revenues for themselves and their dependents.

Requirements:

• The principal applicant should have an assured income and should not seek employment in the Fiji Islands;
• The principal applicant must carry health insurance;
• The principal applicant must deposit a sum of $100,000 in a resident account of a local bank upon approval of the application;
• If the principal applicant has purchased a property in the Fiji Islands, the sum of F$100,000 may be waived, however, documentary proof of the purchase and the value of the property is required;
• An additional F$30,000 for a family of two, or F$40,000 for a family of up to five members must be deposited annually in the resident account of a local bank; and
• The permit holder must obtain clearance from the Immigration Department for any repatriation of funds out of the country before the application is considered by the Reserve Bank of Fiji.

Citizenship

Fiji citizenship can be acquired by Naturalization:

To be eligible to apply for Fiji citizenship, a person must have legally lived in Fiji for five years within the last 10 years. Those married to a Fiji citizen may apply for citizenship once they have been lawfully present in Fiji for at least 3 of the 5 years preceding the application. Naturalization in Fiji is initiated by submitting an application to the Minister of Immigration. Applicants must prove that they are of good character, are familiar with the language (English, Fijian, or Hindi), and intend to reside in the territory. Approved applicants are required to take an Oath of Loyalty. Fiji allows dual citizenship and Fijian citizens have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 90 countries and territories.

Benefits Of Fiji Residency By Investment Program

• Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 90 countries
• Allow dual citizenship
• Path to citizenship
• Friendly tax environment

Fiji Residency Requirements And Qualifications

Required Documents

• Approval Letter from the Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau.
• Passport copies.
• Medical Report for the principal applicant.
• Medical Report of Spouse/Children. (if applicable)
• Proof of the fee’s payment of application fees.
• A financial statement demonstrating an investment exceeding $250,000 into the local Fijian economy.
• Completed and signed application form.
• Certified copy of applicant’s passport bio-data page.
• 2 certified photographs.
• Request letter from the company
• Company Contact Details.
• Confirmed Contribution by each stakeholder.
• A certified copy of the Investment Fiji (IF) Approval Letter.
• A certified copy of the Investment Certificate issued by IF.
• Police Report from the country of citizenship.
• Police report for a spouse. (if applicable)
• Applicant’s Bio data page of the passport.
• Spouse/Children Bio data page of the Passport. (if applicable)
• Endorsement from relevant authorities
  • Reserve Bank
  • Ministry of Education
  • Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources
  • Ministry of Agriculture
  • Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association
• Proof of funds.
• Application Fee Receipt.

Steps And Timeline

Step 1: The applicant must visit the Fiji Immigration Department.

Step 2: Before starting the application form, make sure that you have all the required documents.

Step 3: Make sure to carry all the documents in PDF format.

Step 4: The applicant should give a valid email address and phone number, which will be used for further communication purposes.

Step 5: Payment, the payment must be done via Direct Deposit.

Step 6: After the payment confirmation, the application will be forwarded and verified by the Fiji Island Trade & Investment Bureau and the Immigration Department.

Step 7: After the approval from the Investment Bureau authorities, the immigration department officer will go through the application form and grant the Investor permit visa to the applicant.

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