Fiji · Investing
Fiji Investor permit
Investment needed: FJD 300k+ ≈ $133k
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Key facts
Investor permit is an investing route for Fiji. Applicants need an investment of FJD 300k+ ≈ $133k. You can stay 1 yr, renewable. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- Money needed
- FJD 300k+ ≈ $133k
- Government fees
- FJD 650 ≈ $290
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee FJD 650 ≈ $290; investment FJD 300k+ ≈ $133k. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesFJD 650 ≈ $290
- FJD 650.05 (≈ $290)Base application fee for the principal applicant; FJD 185 (≈ $82) for each dependant.
Invested and heldFJD 300k+ ≈ $133k
- FJD 300,000 (≈ $133,000)Proof of sufficient funds of FJD 300,000 (≈ $133,000) and their accessibility for the proposed share contribution of each shareholder, or a waiver approved by the Ministry of Trade.
RenewalRenewable
The permit is approved for three years in principle (one year first, the balance later), and an extension application is available.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Work rights are limited
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- Applicant is over 18, is not a Fiji citizen and appears in the shareholding structure or is a director or owner representative of a foreign company.
- The business or company is registered with the Registrar of Companies.
- Visitor Permit holders who declare their investment on arrival can apply.
What you must show1
- Funds of FJD 300,000 (≈ $133,000) available for the proposed share contribution, or a waiver approved by the Ministry of Trade.
Documents5
- Offshore bank statement or proof of investment.
- Reserve Bank of Fiji letter on the issue of shares to shareholders.
- Company profile, registration certificate and tax identification number from the Registrar of Companies and FRCS.
- Notarised police report and a medical report issued within the last 3 months.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months and a passport photograph taken within the last 3 months.
Steps2
- Lodge the application online through the IMMI HUB portal and pay online.
- Sign the Investor Permit terms and conditions before lodging.
After you arrive2
- One year is issued first; the balance of the three years is issued after lodging the balance application 30 days before the first year ends.
- Holders may not take employment, study full time or run activities not named on the company registration.
What happens at day 183
How Fiji decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a tax yearA person present in Fiji for 183 days or more is not a non-resident for PAYE purposes.
- At least 183 days in any 12-month period
- Foreign-source income
Resident individuals pay income tax on income from sources in and outside Fiji (foreign-source income), on a progressive scale from nil up to FJD 30,000 (≈ $13,300) to 39% above FJD 1,000,000, (≈ $445,000) with a foreign tax credit for tax paid abroad; a temporary resident (employed under a contract of up to three years) is exempt on foreign-source income other than employment income; non-residents pay on Fiji-source income from the first dollar.
All tax rules for Fiji Tax records checked
Full official text
Residence permit of three years in principle for a foreign investor, or a director appointed by a foreign company, who holds shares in a locally registered business. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- An investment of at least FJD 300,000 (≈ $133,000) · Proof of sufficient funds of FJD 300,000 (≈ $133,000) and their accessibility for the proposed share contribution of each shareholder, or a waiver approved by the Ministry of Trade. 1
- A fee of FJD 650.05 (≈ $290) · Base application fee for the principal applicant; FJD 185 (≈ $82) for each dependant. 1
Requirements
- Applicant is over 18, is not a Fiji citizen and appears in the shareholding structure or is a director or owner representative of a foreign company. 1
- The business or company is registered with the Registrar of Companies. 1
- Visitor Permit holders who declare their investment on arrival can apply. 1
- Funds of FJD 300,000 (≈ $133,000) available for the proposed share contribution, or a waiver approved by the Ministry of Trade. 1
- Offshore bank statement or proof of investment. 1
- Reserve Bank of Fiji letter on the issue of shares to shareholders. 1
- Company profile, registration certificate and tax identification number from the Registrar of Companies and FRCS. 1
- Notarised police report and a medical report issued within the last 3 months. 1
- Passport valid for at least 6 months and a passport photograph taken within the last 3 months. 1
- Lodge the application online through the IMMI HUB portal and pay online. 1
- Sign the Investor Permit terms and conditions before lodging. 1 2
- One year is issued first; the balance of the three years is issued after lodging the balance application 30 days before the first year ends. 1
- Holders may not take employment, study full time or run activities not named on the company registration. 2
Stay
- Approved for three years in principle; one year is issued first and the balance after the balance application.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
- First issue up to 12 months: Balance application 30 days before expiry
- Balance of permit up to 24 months: Issued after the balance of investor permit is lodged
Work
Employment is not permitted; the holder may run only the business named on the company registration.
Family
Dependents are limited to the legal spouse and children under 18; others apply separately for a co-extensive residence permit.
Official sources
- Investor Permit · Ministry of Immigration, Republic of Fiji · checked 2026-10-11
- Investor Permit terms and conditions · Ministry of Immigration, Republic of Fiji · checked 2026-10-11
- Fiji permits: permit categories and exemption statuses · Ministry of Immigration, Republic of Fiji · checked 2026-10-11
Investor permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor permit | Needs an investment of FJD 300k+ ≈ $133k | 1 yr, renewable | Limited |
| LTR · Wealthy Global Citizen Thailand | Needs an investment of $500k+ | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Golden Visa · Portfolio $350k Indonesia | Needs an investment from $350k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Golden · AED 2M deposit United Arab Emirates | Needs an investment of AED 2M+ ≈ $545k | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| Global Investor Programme Singapore | Needs an investment from SGD 10M ≈ $7.8M | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Investor permit?
An investment of at least FJD 300,000 (≈ $133,000). Proof of sufficient funds of FJD 300,000 (≈ $133,000) and their accessibility for the proposed share contribution of each shareholder, or a waiver approved by the Ministry of Trade. A fee of FJD 650.05 (≈ $290). Base application fee for the principal applicant; FJD 185 (≈ $82) for each dependant.
How long can I stay on the Investor permit?
Approved for three years in principle; one year is issued first and the balance after the balance application.
Can I work on the Investor permit?
Limited. Employment is not permitted; the holder may run only the business named on the company registration.
Can I bring my family on the Investor permit?
Dependents are limited to the legal spouse and children under 18; others apply separately for a co-extensive residence permit.
How are Investor permit holders taxed in Fiji?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Investor permit. The standard rules apply: Resident individuals pay income tax on income from sources in and outside Fiji (foreign-source income), on a progressive scale from nil up to FJD 30,000 (≈ $13,300) to 39% above FJD 1,000,000, (≈ $445,000) with a foreign tax credit for tax paid abroad; a temporary resident (employed under a contract of up to three years) is exempt on foreign-source income other than employment income; non-residents pay on Fiji-source income from the first dollar.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Investor Permit · Ministry of Immigration, Republic of Fiji · checked 2026-10-11
- Investor Permit terms and conditions · Ministry of Immigration, Republic of Fiji · checked 2026-10-11
- Fiji permits: permit categories and exemption statuses · Ministry of Immigration, Republic of Fiji · checked 2026-10-11
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