Fiji Citizenship by Investment

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.

Read also about the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment program

Is it possible to obtain Fiji citizenship and passport through investment?

To apply for Fiji citizenship, the applicant must have lived in Fiji for five years within the last 10 years. You can read about how to obtain residency below.

 

7-year Investor

A 7 -Year Investor Permit is issued to foreign investors who are able to show proof that a minimum of F$250,000 has been remitted from offshore and injected into the local economy as part of one’s investment portfolio under the ambits of Section 39 of the Immigration Regulation, 2007.

The following is also required:

• A Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau’s investment approval letter.
• A certified copy of a Foreign Investment Certificate issued by FTIB.
• A properly filled-in application in the official form provided by the Immigration Department.
• Certified copies of the applicant’s passport/s (bio-data page).
• Police reports in respect of the applicant from the country of citizenship and/or residence where he/she lived for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.
• Medical reports conducted within 3 months or less from the date of application.
• The requisite fee.

3-year Investor

The 3-Year Investor Permit is granted to non-citizen investors who are engaged in a business project approved by the Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau (FTIB) for a minimum of F$50,000. FTIB approval is via the issuance of a Foreign Investment Certificate (FIC). Authority is under Section 9(2)(c) of the Immigration Act, 2003.

The following are also required:

• A Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau’s investment approval letter clearly stating the shareholding structure.
• A certified copy of a Foreign Investment Certificate issued by FTIB.
• A properly filled-in application in the official form provided by the Immigration Department.
• Certified copies of the applicant’s passport/s (bio-data page).
• Police reports in respect of the applicant from the country of citizenship and/or residence where he/she lived for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.
• Medical reports conducted within 3 months or less from the date of application.

The requisite fee.

Assured Income

A Residence Permit on Assured Income under Section 48 of the Immigration Regulations, 2007 may be issued to a person who has assets outside the Fiji Islands at his/her disposal in an amount sufficient to ensure that he/she will not become a charge on public funds while residing in Fiji. Authority is under Section 9 (2) (b) of the Immigration Act 2003.

• Completed and signed application form
• Formal request letter
• 2 certified passport-sized photos
• Copy of passport (bio-data)
• Copy of birth & marriage certificate or kinship certificate
• Police report (18+)
• Medical report
• Latest offshore bank statement.
• Retirement scheme statement (if applicable)
• Application fees: $452.00 (issue and bond fees to be paid upon approval)

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