Fiji•OceaniaShort-Term Work Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-42 days
Application Fee
355 FJD
Stay Duration
Up to 1 year
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work permit for temporary employment of one year or less. Granted when expertise is urgently needed for short-term contracts or specialized work assignments.
Short-term work permits are issued to non-citizens whose specialized skills or expertise are urgently needed in Fiji for employment periods of one year or less. The employer must demonstrate that no suitable local candidates are available.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
3 years
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
none or higher
Professional
Experience
Proof of work experience via references and Curriculum Vitae (CV) is required.+ years
Required Skills
Language
N/A
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for duration of employment
Employment contract
Signed contract with all non-negotiable conditions included
Educational certificates
Qualifications relevant to position
Professional qualifications
Licenses, certifications if applicable
Curriculum Vitae
Detailed work history and experience
Police clearance
From country of citizenship/residence
Medical examination
Health report from approved medical practitioner
Sponsor Documents
Company registration
Proof company is registered in Fiji
Sponsorship letter
From employer confirming position and terms
Position advertisement
Evidence position was advertised locally
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Advantages
- Allows urgent specialist employment
- Tied to specific role/duration
- Clear employment pathway
- Reasonable processing time
Considerations
- Limited to 1 year duration
- Requires job offer first
- Employer-dependent
- Cannot change jobs without new permit
Application Process
Secure job offer
Obtain confirmed job offer from registered Fijian employer
Employer advertises position
Employer must demonstrate no suitable Fijian candidates available
Prepare documents
Gather employment contract, qualifications, and clearances
Submit application
Employer and applicant submit work permit application
Pay fee
Pay FJD 355 application fee
Await decision
Processing takes 4-6 weeks from submission
Application Forms
Short-Term Work Permit Application
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