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APPEAL APPLICATION GUIDE

An appeal to the Minister responsible for Immigration can be applied by a foreigner or company whose application for any type of permit ( visitor/work/residence/study) has been refused by the Permanent Secretary. This covered under Part 8, Section 58 of the Immigration Act,2003.

If the person or company is dissatisfied by the decision made, the company or person affected may apply in writing within 21 days after the decision has been made.

This section gives you an overview on how to apply for Appeal  

  • If the person or company is dissatisfied by the decision made, the company or person affected may apply in writing within 21 days after the decision has been made.

Eligibility

  1. Application must be made by persons over 18 years of age;
  2. All documents must be submitted as per Appeal Requirements (refer Checklist) click here;

Criteria

  1. The Department reserves all rights to acquire additional documents for further verification, as and when required;
  2. Providing false information in this application can lead to imprisonment or a fine or both;
  • Applicant will be required to pay applicable application fee.

You must:-

  1. complete prescribed Application for Appeal click here;
  2. Upload your documents in PDF files onto the online application portal;
  • submit translated certified copies of all non-English documents in English (registered translator).

Documentary Requirements

View appeal application checklist.

You can lodge your application on-line click here.

 

Your fees may include the application, Forms, Publications & Fees (immigration.gov.fj) and applicable fees.

Application actual processing period is 21 working days. However, processing times may vary due to individual circumstances including:

  • whether the applicant has lodged a complete application which includes all required documents;
  • response to any requests for additional information
  • time taken to perform required checks; and
  • receiving additional information from the applicant.

We will let you know when the decision is made on your application through email.

FURTHER ENQUIRIES  

For further inquiries, please contact [email protected]