Fijian citizenship by registration or naturalisation
Under the Fijian Citizenship Act 2009, adults can become citizens by naturalisation, and spouses and children of Fiji citizens can register. Applicants must first get a Search of Immigration Status to count their lawful days in Fiji. Time as a visitor or on a student permit does not count. Fiji allows dual citizenship.
1 entry rule for Fiji based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Fiji
Money
3
Currency
Fijian Dollar
FJD
Fijian Dollar
Cost of living
39
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
18–39%
Income tax (national)
VAT 12.5%
Tax-free up to FJD 30,000; 18% and 20% bands, rising from 33% to 39% on income above FJD 270,000 (39% above FJD 1 million).
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Dual citizenship for you Members
Whether this country allows dual citizenship, and what it means for your own passports
Who it’s for
Long-term lawful residents of Fiji, spouses of Fiji citizens, children of Fiji citizens and former Fiji citizens.
Eligibility
Naturalisation
You need to have been lawfully present in Fiji for a total of 5 out of the 10 years immediately before applying.
5 out of 10 years
Time in Fiji for naturalisation
Official wording
An adult may become a citizen by naturalisation after being lawfully present in Fiji for a total of 5 out of 10 years immediately before applying (naturalisation tab of the official page).
Residence rule notice
Show lawful presence on a valid permit or exemption for a total of 3 of the 5 years immediately before applying.
3 of 5 years
Time in Fiji on a valid permit or exemption
- Applies to a child of a Fiji citizen over 18
- Applies to a spouse
- Applies to a naturalisation applicant
- Stated in the page's 'Important' note
Official wording
The same page's 'Important' note says a child of a Fiji citizen over 18, a spouse, and a naturalisation applicant must have been lawfully present on a valid permit or exemption for a total of 3 of the 5 years immediately before applying.
Spouse registration
Legally married to a Fiji citizen, with documents as for the Spouse Exemption Status.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementChild under 18
- Document checklistSearch of Immigration Status result
- FeesNaturalisation
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- 2 more requirements
- 4 documents
- 3 fees
- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
Places to visit in Fiji
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Official sources
Other routes to Fiji
- Visit & tourismVisitor's Permit
- StudyStudent Permit
- Work permitsLong Term Work Permit
- FamilyExemption Status for Spouse of a Fiji Citizen
- Investors & entrepreneursInvestor Permit
- Investors & entrepreneursResidence Permit on Assured Income
