Fiji
FJIFiji is an archipelago of over 330 islands in the South Pacific, widely regarded as one of the most liveable destinations in Oceania. English is an official language and widely spoken, making daily life and business straightforward for Western expats. The Premier Investor Resident (PIR) programme offers a long-stay pathway for investors committing capital into approved Fijian enterprises, with renewable residence and the right to work.
A growing expat community is centred around Nadi, the Coral Coast, and Suva. The Fijian dollar is stable relative to regional peers, and the cost of living is moderate. Dual citizenship is not recognised, and naturalisation requires five years of continuous lawful residence. Healthcare is adequate in major towns but limited on outer islands.
- Naturalisation
- 5 years
- Tax system
- Residence Based
- Currency
- Fijian Dollar (FJD)
- Dual citizenship
- Not allowed
- Capital
- Suva
- Region
- oceania
- Population
- 924,610
- Cost-of-living
- 46.8 /100
Passport Rank
#72
Visa-Free
79
destinations
Visa-free travel
A Fiji passport has visa-free access to 79 destinations. See the full Fiji passport breakdown →
Passports that enter Fiji without a prior visa (110)
Visa-free, visa on arrival, or on an eTA.
Community-sourced (passport-index, synced 2026-08-18) — verify with the embassy before travel.
Immigrating to Canada from Fiji
Current IRCC processing times for Fiji nationals, by application type.
| Visitor visa (outside Canada) | 14 days |
| Super visa | No processing time available |
| Study permit | No processing time available |
| Work permit | No processing time available |
| Sponsor a dependent child | No processing time available |
| Adopted child (citizenship) | Not enough data |
| Government-assisted refugees | Not enough data |
| Privately sponsored refugees | sponsor: Not enough data / refugee: Not enough data |
Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.
As of 2026-09-22 (IRCC). See all Canada processing times →
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — “Check processing times”. This is a copy of the version available at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html. Reproduced under the Government of Canada’s non-commercial reproduction terms; not endorsed by or affiliated with IRCC.
Sources & last verified
Government of Canada — non-commercial reproduction (canada.ca Terms and conditions)
Country Details
- Capital
- Suva
- Currency
- Fijian Dollar (FJD)
- Languages
- English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
- Population
- 924,610
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Naturalisation
- 5 years
- Schengen / EU
- No
- Climate
- Tropical oceanic with a wet season November to April
- English Proficiency Rank
- #45
- GDP per capita
- $6,642
- Life expectancy
- 67.46 yrs
- Population growth
- 0.47%/yr
GDP per capita, life expectancy, and population growth: World Bank (2025).
Indices
Cost of Living
46.8
Safety
52.3
Healthcare
43.1
Quality of Life
49.6
Tax Summary
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Territorial Taxation
- No — worldwide income taxed for residents
- Naturalisation
- 5 years of legal residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
Cost of Living by City
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| City | Rent 1BR centre | Rent outside | Groceries | Utilities | Transit pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suva | — | — | — | — | $25 |
| Nadi | — | — | — | — | $22 |
| Lautoka | — | — | — | — | $18 |
Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.
Climate
Suva
Rainfall range: 120–300 mm/month · Daylight 11h (winter) to 13h (summer)
Nadi
Rainfall range: 50–300 mm/month · Daylight 11h (winter) to 13h (summer)
Visa Categories & Immigration Authority
Major Visa Categories
- Visitor
- Work Permit
- Investor
- Student
- Family
- Permanent Residence
- Authority
- Department of Immigration
- Official Portal
- www.immigration.gov.fj
Naturalisation Details
- Residence Years
- Language Test
- No
- Civic Test
- No
- Oath Required
- No
- Dual Allowed
- Yes
- Fee
- $300
- Processing
- ~12 months
Safety
GPI Rank
#52
Global Peace Index ranking (lower is safer)
Common Risks
- ⚠Kava ceremony scam — strangers invite tourists to village ceremony then demand large cash payment
- ⚠Unofficial taxi drivers at Nadi airport quoting inflated fares; use metered or pre-booked cabs
- ⚠Timeshare resort tours offering free gifts in exchange for sitting through high-pressure sales presentations
Regulators & official sources
Bodies that regulate immigration advice in Fiji, and the official sources indexed for it by Visa Atlas. Descriptions are verbatim; each links to its source.
Fiji Law Society
FLSProfessional body of legal practitioners in Fiji. There is no dedicated immigration-adviser regulator, and official sources warn against unregistered migration agents; use a licensed legal practitioner.
Related Guides
Related on The Citizenship Desk
Visa routes
Official visa and residence routes for Fiji, indexed from Visa Atlas. Each links to its government source. This is a licensed external index, distinct from our own curated visa guides.
Residence
Permanent Residence
ResidenceFor people putting down long-term roots in Fiji: this is the settled residence status that, under reforms now underway, is becoming the key stepping-stone toward Fiji citizenship.
Residence Permit on Assured Income
ResidenceFor retirees and people with steady passive income aged 45 and over: this lets you live in Fiji on assured income from outside the country, without taking a Fiji job.
Work (sponsored)
Work Permit for Non-Citizen Skilled Contracted Workers (Time Post)
Work (sponsored)For people moving to Fiji with a job offer: this is the employer-tied work permit (commonly called a "Time Post") for a non-citizen on an employment contract with a business or organisation in Fiji.
Family
Special Purpose / Co-Extensive Permit to Reside with a Family Member
FamilyFor people joining a family member in Fiji: this lets a spouse or dependent reside with a permit holder or, in some cases, with a Fiji citizen family member.
Study
Student Permit
StudyFor people coming to Fiji to study: this is the permit to enrol and reside as a student at a recognised Fiji institution for your course.
Investor
Investor Permit for Non-Citizen Investors
InvestorFor people who want to run a business in Fiji: this tiered Investor Permit lets a non-citizen invest in and operate an approved business, with a longer permit for larger investments.
Sources & last verified
Route index from Visa Atlas (CC BY 4.0), as of 2026-09-12. Each route links to its official government source.
Sources & last verified
- Last verified