Exemption Status: Members of Military Forces

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

21 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

Duration of the authorized military assignment

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Granted to serving members of the military forces of another country for authorized military exercises, training, or secondment.

This category is designed for foreign military personnel entering Fiji for official duties such as training or exercises. It provides a legal exemption from standard work and residency permits for the duration of the assignment. The application requires formal endorsement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a serving member of a foreign military force

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed Exemption Application Form (FID-001E)

Letter of Endorsement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Request letter from the Foreign Service concerned

Support letter from the relevant local counterpart

Copy of passport bio-data page

Two recent passport-sized photographs

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Facilitates international military cooperation
No application fees

Worth Knowing

Strictly tied to the duration of the military assignment
Requires significant inter-governmental documentation

Application Process

Obtain endorsement from Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Complete Form FID-001E

Submit application via official portal

Application Forms

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