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Residence Permit on Assured Income

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Source check: all 3 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

For retirees and people with steady passive income aged 45 and over: this lets you live in Fiji on assured income from outside the country, without taking a Fiji job.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyGranted as a renewable residence permit while the assured income and deposit conditions continue. Confirm current validity on the official page.
Processing time
Indicative only - a standard processing window of around 21 working days is referenced; confirm current timelines on the official page.
Government fees
Indicative only - a bank deposit on approval and permit costs apply, with the deposit potentially reduced for property owners; confirm current amounts on the official page.
Typical duration
Granted as a renewable residence permit while the assured income and deposit conditions continue. Confirm current validity on the official page.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
Yes

In short

As of 25 July 2026, the Residence Permit on Assured Income for Republic of Fiji is an unsponsored Fiji immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Fiji government pages, reviewed 25 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/fiji/assured-income-residence#answer

What is the Residence Permit on Assured Income in Republic of Fiji?

Residence Permit on Assured Income is an unsponsored Fiji route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - a bank deposit on approval and permit costs apply, with the deposit potentially reduced for property owners; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - a standard processing window of around 21 working days is referenced; confirm current timelines on the official page; typical duration is Granted as a renewable residence permit while the assured income and deposit conditions continue. Confirm current validity on the official page. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) on 1 June 2026.

Overview

This is Fiji's residence route for a non-citizen aged 45 or over who has assured income or assets outside Fiji, enough to live on without becoming a charge on public funds and without working in Fiji. It is the main retiree and passive-income path. It is issued by the Ministry of Immigration, and approval is typically tied to placing a deposit in a local bank account (which may be reduced if you have bought qualifying property in Fiji). You agree not to take up employment in Fiji while you hold this permit.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm you are 45 or over and can evidence assured income from outside Fiji, using the official Ministry of Immigration page.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Gather proof of income or assets, your passport, police clearances and a recent medical report, and plan the bank deposit.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Lodge the Residence on Assured Income application with the Ministry of Immigration, online or through the immigration office as instructed.

  4. After approval

    Place the required deposit in a local bank account, settle in Fiji without taking local employment, and renew before expiry.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Residence Permit on Assured Income, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Residence Permit on Assured Income route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Residence Permit on Assured Income.

    Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Is there an age requirement for the assured-income residence route?+

Yes. The principal applicant must be aged 45 or over. The route is designed for retirees and people with passive income from outside Fiji who will not take a local job. Confirm the current rule on the official Ministry of Immigration page.

Do I have to put money in a Fiji bank account?+

Typically yes. Approval is usually tied to placing a deposit in a local bank account, and that amount may be reduced if you have bought qualifying property in Fiji. Because the figures are set by the government and can change, treat any amount as indicative and confirm on the official page.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Ministry of Immigration (Fiji)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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