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Vanuatu Visas

Vanuatu Visas

Our Visa division is responsible for the processing and issuing of pre-entry visas to eligible persons who are national of countries enacted and categorized as Non-Visa Exempted countries. Visa is a pre entry authority issued to a non citizen passport holder from non visa exempted countries that authorizes the passport holder, to travel from his/her country or any destination country outside of Fiji to Fiji’s borders. A visa does not give automatic entry rights into Fiji for the holder.

All Visa applications are considered on merit and on a case by case basis. Visa may be granted to a non citizen if for visiting friends/families, for holiday, business purposes, transit purposes for more than three hours or for joining a vessel as crew or passenger. Visa may also be granted to a representative of a foreign government and his/her relative.

The visa applications can be directly lodged at any Fijian Immigration Department office located in Suva, Nadi, Lautoka, Savusavu, Levuka, Labasa and Rotuma or through the nearest Fiji High Commission and Embassy offices stationed abroad. Visa applications can also be lodged through faxing or posting addressing to the Visa Processing Officer.

Station
Postal Address
Phone
Fax
Suva
P O Box 2224, Government Building, Suva, Fiji
[679] 3312622
[679] 3301653
Nadi
P O Box 9022, Nadi Airport, Fiji
[679] 6722263
[679] 6721720
Lautoka
P O Box 1079, Lautoka, Fiji
[679] 6661706
[679] 6668120
Savusavu
P O Box 566, Savusavu, Fiji
[679] 8850800
[679] 6668120
Levuka
P O Box 176, Levuka, Fiji
[679] 3440860
[679] 3440860
Labasa
P.O.Box 4255, Labasa, Fiji
[679] 8811520
[679] 8811500

1. Governing Laws

The following law governs the procedure and processes of the Visa:

  • PART 3 Section 7 of the Immigration Act 2003;
  • PART 2 Sections 3, 4, 5 & 6 of the Immigration Regulations 2007.

 

2. Visa Types

2.1 Single Entry Visa (SEV)

This visa is valid for 3 months and can be used for a single journey to Fiji only.

2.2 Multiple Entry Visa (MEV)

This visa is valid for multiple entries to Fiji for a period of 12 months from the date of issue. The duration of stay for each entry should not exceed 4 months.

 

3. Visa Application Requirements

CHECKLIST

  1. HOLIDAY PURPOSE  (FAMILY/FRIENDS/HOTEL)
  • Visitors Visa Application form
  • Certified Copy of the Passport (Bio data page)
  • Two (02) recent passport size photos
  • Confirmation of pre-booked hotel (If accommodated at hotel
  • Local Sponsor letter (if accommodated with family/friends)
  • A copy of the travel itinerary/ticket
  • Proof of funds to sustain duration of stay (e.g. recent Bank Statement/visa Cards)
  • Copy of Sponsor Valid I.D/Passport/ Permit
  • Proof of approved visa and onward ticket[if applicant is travelling to another country needing visa)
  • Consent letter from spouse (if travelling alone)
  • Consent letter from parents (for 18 years and under) and travelling alone
  • Leave letter is approved
  1. TRANSITTING PURPOSE
  • Visitors Visa Application form
  • Proof of approved visa/permit for the next destination
  • Proof of onward ticket to the next destination and another outward ticket if travelling out of that destination.
  • Certified Copy of Passport
  • Two (02) passport size photos
  1. BUSINESS/TRAINING/WORKSHOP PURPOSE
  • Visitors Visa Application form
  • Two (02) certified photos
  • Certified Copy of Passport
  • Sponsor letter if  local company/organization is sponsoring to indicate the undertaking person for the duration of his period)
  • A copy of the travel itinerary/ticket
  1. FISHING AGENCIES (CREW / SEAMAN)
  • Visitors Visa Application form
  • Letter from the organization
  • Certified Copy of the Passport (Bio data page)
  • Certified Copy of itinerary/ticket if joining vessel in another destination
  • Crew List

SINGLE  ENTRY  FEES  – $91.00

MULTIPLE ENTRY FEES – $180.00

4. Processing Time

It takes 3 working days to process visa applications from the date of receipt by the Visa Officer. The delay in processing may occur when the applications submitted are incomplete or further clarification, additional documentation or verification of documents are required.

 

5. Notification of Visa Approval or Refusal

The Visa’s are endorsed on the passport or in cases where passport is not submitted, a visa approval letter is sent to the successful applicant notifying the approval of the visa, validity of the visa and duration of the stay in Fiji. If the visa application is unsuccessful, the applicant is notified in writing of the refusal of visa application and justified reasons for refusal.