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Residence Permit on Assured Income
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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.
- 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
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
- ✓The principal applicant is aged 45 or over.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- ✓Assured income or assets held outside Fiji are sufficient to live on without becoming a charge on public funds.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- ✓The applicant agrees not to take up employment in Fiji while holding the permit.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- ✓A deposit is placed in a local bank account on approval, which may be reduced for qualifying property owners.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
Common blockers
- !The principal applicant is under 45 at the time of application.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- !The income or assets outside Fiji cannot be evidenced at the required level.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- !The applicant intends to work in Fiji, which this permit does not allow.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Proof of assured income or overseas assets, such as pension or bank statements.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- ·Evidence of the local bank deposit, or documentary proof of qualifying property purchase where the deposit is reduced.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- ·Valid passport plus police clearance from each country of residence as required.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- ·Recent medical report within the period the Ministry requires.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
Application pathway
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.
Build the evidence pack
Gather proof of income or assets, your passport, police clearances and a recent medical report, and plan the bank deposit.
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.
After approval
Place the required deposit in a local bank account, settle in Fiji without taking local employment, and renew before expiry.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
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.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse 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.
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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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