With the abrogation of the 1997 constitution Fiji Citizenship is now being governed by a Citizenship of Fiji Decree 2009. This is Decree No 23 and was introduced in July 2009 and is deemed to have come into force on 10th April 2009.

Fiji citizenship can be acquired by:

• Birth
• Registration
• Naturalisation

1. By Birth

Every Child born in the Fiji Islands on or after the date of commencement of the Citizenship of Fiji Decree 2009 (10 April 2009) becomes a Fiji citizen at the date of birth unless one parent has diplomatic immunity and neither parent is a citizen.

2. By Registration

Citizenship by registration covers six categories of individuals:

• The first category covers children born outside the Fiji islands on or after 10th April 2009 if at the date of the child’s birth either of the child’s parents was a citizen – section 8(1) of the Citizenship of Fiji Decree 2009
• The second category covers children under 18 years of age of a foreign nationality that are adopted by Fiji Citizens – section 8 (2) of the Citizenship of Fiji Decree 2009.
• The third category covers children who were under the age of 18 when either parent became a Fiji citizen – Section 8(3) of the Citizenship Decree 2009.
• The fourth category covers persons who would have qualified under the previous three categories but they have reached the age of 18 years. These applicants cannot be granted citizenship unless they have been lawfully present in Fiji for a total of three (3) of the five (5) years immediately before the application – Section 8(5) of the Citizenship of Fiji Decree 2009.
• The fifth category provides for former adult Fiji citizens who wish to regain their Fiji citizenship. With the introduction of the multiple citizenship policy former citizens wishing to regain their Fiji citizenship need NOT renounce their other citizenship – Section 8(6) of the Citizenship of Fiji Decree.

2.1 Registration Of Minor Checklist

• Completed citizenship application form
• Original or certified copy of birth certificate/copy of passport
• Two (2) passport size photo
• Proof of parents citizenship [parent’s copy of passport, birth certificate &marriage certificate]
• Fees – $374.00 [application and certificate fees] to be paid upfront

2.2 Registration of Spouse Checklist

We are currently NOT accepting application, please keep checking our website for further updates.

2.3 Registration of Former Citizen Checklist

• Completed Citizenship Form
• Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance
• Complete Certificate B (part a & part b)
• Certified copy of Birth Certificate
• Certified copy current passport
• Certified of foreign Citizenship Certificate
• Police Report from country of current citizenship
• Local Police report [for applicant residing in fiji for 12 months or more]
• Proof of former Citizenship [certified copy of birth certificate ,passport copy or naturalisation certificate]
• Two (2) passport size photos
• For married women, submit deed of poll due to change of name
• For any change of name, submit deed of poll and amended birth certificate.
• Fees – $3209.00 [application/oath of allegiance & certificate fees]

2.4 Late Registration Checklist

• Completed Citizenship Form
• Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance
• Complete Certificate B ( part a & part b)
• Original or certified copy of Birth Certificate and passport copy
• Copy of Permit
• Proof of Parents Citizenship
• Qualifying Calculation Letter
• Two (2) Passport size photos
• Fees: $506.00 [application /oath of allegiance & certificate] to be paid up front

3. By Naturalisation

We are currently NOT accepting application, please keep checking our website for further updates.