·Republic of Fiji·Significant change·Announced
Fiji tightens naturalisation and pauses citizenship applications
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
Fiji suspended naturalisation applications from October 2025 pending a 2026 reform that raises the residence requirement and makes permanent residence a stepping-stone to citizenship.
What changed
- Naturalisation applications have been suspended since October 2025 pending the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026.
- The reform raises the naturalisation residence requirement from 5 to 8 of the last 10 years.
- Permanent residence is becoming a required stepping-stone to citizenship - for spouses from 2030 and for all applicants from 2035.