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Student Permit
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For people coming to Fiji to study: this is the permit to enrol and reside as a student at a recognised Fiji institution for your course.
- 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 - permit costs apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Granted to cover your period of study and renewed as the course continues. Confirm current validity on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
This is Fiji's Student Permit for a non-citizen accepted to study at a recognised institution in Fiji. You apply with an acceptance letter for the current academic year and show you can support yourself during your studies. It is issued by the Ministry of Immigration. A spouse and dependent children can usually be included so they can reside with you. The permit covers your period of study and is renewed as your course continues; it is not in itself a route to settlement.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓An acceptance letter from a recognised Fiji institution for the current academic year is held.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- ✓The applicant can support themselves financially during the studies.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- ✓A valid passport and the required photographs and request letter are provided.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- ✓Police clearance and a recent medical report are provided as required.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
Common blockers
- !No acceptance letter from a recognised institution for the current year is available.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- !Funds to cover tuition and living costs during the course cannot be evidenced.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- !The institution is not one the Ministry recognises for study permits.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Acceptance letter from the recognised institution for the current academic year.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- ·Proof of funds to cover tuition and living costs during the course.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- ·Valid passport, passport photographs and the applicant's request letter.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
- ·Police clearance and a recent medical report within the period the Ministry requires.Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm your institution is recognised and you have an acceptance letter for the current year, using the official Ministry of Immigration page.
Build the evidence pack
Gather the acceptance letter, proof of funds, passport, photographs, request letter, police clearance and a recent medical report.
Submit through the official channel
Lodge the Student Permit application with the Ministry of Immigration, including any spouse and children on the same form where they will reside with you.
After approval
Travel to Fiji to begin your course and renew the permit as your studies continue.
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 Student Permit route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Student Permit.
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Frequently asked questions
Can my family come with me on a Fiji student permit?+
Usually yes. A spouse and dependent children can be included so they can enter and reside with you while you study, and they are generally added to the same application. Confirm the current rules and any extra documents on the official Ministry of Immigration page.
Does a student permit let me settle in Fiji?+
Not by itself. The Student Permit is for the duration of your course and is renewed as you continue studying; it is not a settlement route. If you want to stay long term afterwards, look at work, investor or residence routes. Confirm the current options on the official page.
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