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FijiWork permitsLast checked October 17, 2026

Long Term Work Permit

skilled contracted worker

The Long Term Work Permit covers employment with a locally registered company for one to three years. It is the main route for non-citizen skilled contracted workers (often called 'Time Post'), under section 9(2)(c) of the Immigration Act 2003. First-time applicants must normally apply from outside Fiji through Immi Hub. From 1 September 2026, five administrative requirements were removed, including the advertisement, training plan and local understudy.

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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).

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

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Who it’s for

Foreign nationals aged 18 and over with a valid employment contract from a locally registered company in Fiji.

Eligibility

  • Age and contract

    You need to be 18 or over and hold a valid employment contract with a locally registered company.

    • Minimum age: 18
    Official wording

    Applicant must be 18 or over and hold a valid employment contract with a locally registered company.

  • Where to apply

    First-time applicants must be outside Fiji when applying.

    • Exception: the spouse of a Fiji citizen
    • People on a valid short-term work permit can apply from inside Fiji
    Official wording

    First-time applicants must be outside Fiji, except the spouse of a Fiji citizen. People on a valid short-term work permit can apply from inside Fiji.

  • Who cannot apply

    Holders of study, residence, investor or visitor permits, Business Visitor's Permit holders, and prohibited immigrants.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementHealth and character
  • Document checklistCertified passport photo
  • FeesPrimary applicant

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