Fiji · Spouse visas
Fiji Spouse of a permit holder
Co-extensive residence permit for the spouse of a permit holder
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Key facts
Spouse of a permit holder is a spouse visas route for Fiji. Local work: with a permit. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- FJD 650 ≈ $290 · FJD 185 ≈ $82
Cost, time and long term
Government feesFJD 650 ≈ $290 · FJD 185 ≈ $82
- FJD 650.05 (≈ $290)Base fee for the primary applicant applying from outside the region; FJD 185.00 (≈ $82) for regional applicants.
- FJD 185 (≈ $82)Fee for each dependent.
RenewalRenewable
Extension applications are accepted, but the permit can never run longer than the principal permit holder's own permit.
Why this route may not fit
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- Working needs a separate permit
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- Applicant is the spouse or dependent child of a principal permit holder.
- Unmarried dependent children aged 18 or over who depend fully on the permit-holding parent can qualify.
What you must show and pay2
- A fee of FJD 650.05 (≈ $290) · Base fee for the primary applicant applying from outside the region; FJD 185.00 (≈ $82) for regional applicants.
- A fee of FJD 185 (≈ $82) · Fee for each dependent.
Documents3
- Request letter from the principal applicant confirming the relationship and financial support.
- Marriage and birth certificates, the principal’s permit letter and bank statement.
- Police report valid for one year and a medical report issued within 3 months.
Steps2
- Lodge the application online through IMMI HUB.
- The base fee is FJD 650.05 (≈ $290) for an international primary applicant and FJD 185 (≈ $82) for a regional applicant or dependant.
After you arrive1
- Holders may not work or run a business without a separate permit.
What happens at day 183
How Fiji decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- 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
Permit for the spouse and dependent children of a principal permit holder who lives lawfully in Fiji; it cannot outlast the principal permit. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of FJD 650.05 (≈ $290) · Base fee for the primary applicant applying from outside the region; FJD 185.00 (≈ $82) for regional applicants. 1
- A fee of FJD 185 (≈ $82) · Fee for each dependent. 1
Requirements
- Applicant is the spouse or dependent child of a principal permit holder. 1
- Unmarried dependent children aged 18 or over who depend fully on the permit-holding parent can qualify. 1
- Request letter from the principal applicant confirming the relationship and financial support. 1
- Marriage and birth certificates, the principal’s permit letter and bank statement. 1
- Police report valid for one year and a medical report issued within 3 months. 1
- Lodge the application online through IMMI HUB. 1
- The base fee is FJD 650.05 (≈ $290) for an international primary applicant and FJD 185 (≈ $82) for a regional applicant or dependant. 1
- Holders may not work or run a business without a separate permit. 1
Stay
- No fixed length: the permit is issued for a period not exceeding the principal permit holder's permit.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Work or business needs a separate permit.
Family
The permit covers the legal spouse and children under 18; unmarried, fully dependent children aged 18 or over may also qualify. De-facto partners and married children apply separately.
Official sources
- Co-Extensive Residence Permit · 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
Spouse of a permit holder and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a permit holder | – | – | With a permit |
| Spouse of a citizen | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a permanent resident Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Spouse of a stay permit holder Indonesia | – | – | No |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a permit holder?
A fee of FJD 650.05 (≈ $290). Base fee for the primary applicant applying from outside the region; FJD 185.00 (≈ $82) for regional applicants. A fee of FJD 185 (≈ $82). Fee for each dependent.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a permit holder?
No fixed length: the permit is issued for a period not exceeding the principal permit holder's permit.
Can I work on the Spouse of a permit holder?
With a permit. Work or business needs a separate permit.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a permit holder?
The permit covers the legal spouse and children under 18; unmarried, fully dependent children aged 18 or over may also qualify.
How are Spouse of a permit holder holders taxed in Fiji?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a permit holder. 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 2026-10-12 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Co-Extensive Residence Permit · 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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