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Work Permit for Non-Citizen Skilled Contracted Workers (Time Post)

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For people moving to Fiji with a job offer: this is the employer-tied work permit (commonly called a "Time Post") for a non-citizen on an employment contract with a business or organisation in Fiji.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyShort-term permits run for a year or less; longer contracted engagements are typically granted for around three years and renewable. 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 Ministry of Immigration page.
Government fees
Indicative only - permit and security-bond costs apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
Typical duration
Short-term permits run for a year or less; longer contracted engagements are typically granted for around three years and renewable. Confirm current validity on the official page.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) ↗

In short

As of 11 July 2026, the Work Permit for Non-Citizen Skilled Contracted Workers (Time Post) for Republic of Fiji is a sponsor-led Fiji immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Fiji government pages, reviewed 11 July 2026.

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What is the Work Permit for Non-Citizen Skilled Contracted Workers (Time Post) in Republic of Fiji?

Work Permit for Non-Citizen Skilled Contracted Workers (Time Post) is a sponsor-led Fiji route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - permit and security-bond costs apply; 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 Ministry of Immigration page; typical duration is Short-term permits run for a year or less; longer contracted engagements are typically granted for around three years and renewable. Confirm current validity on the official page. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

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

Overview

This is Fiji's main work permit for a non-citizen skilled worker employed on a contract by a business, organisation or institution established in Fiji. It is commonly known as a "Time Post". Your sponsoring employer drives the application, and the role is tied to that employer and to a written employment contract that meets Fiji labour law. It is issued by the Ministry of Immigration. Short-term work permits run for a year or less and longer engagements are typically granted for around three years. Good to know: people in Fiji on a visitor permit are not allowed to switch into a work permit while in the country, so the application is normally lodged from outside Fiji.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm with your sponsoring employer that the role and contract meet the work permit conditions on the official Ministry of Immigration page, and that you will apply from outside Fiji.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Assemble the signed employment contract, employer letter, passport, police clearances and a recent medical report.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Have the employer lodge the work permit application with the Ministry of Immigration, online or through the immigration office as instructed.

  4. After approval

    Enter Fiji on the approved permit, complete any security-bond requirement, and renew before expiry while the contract continues.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Work Permit for Non-Citizen Skilled Contracted Workers (Time Post), 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. Agree the lawful start date and onboarding with the employer or sponsor. Check whether the permission names an employer, role or activity before changing the arrangement.
  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 Work Permit for Non-Citizen Skilled Contracted Workers (Time Post) instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Fiji

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Fiji. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

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 + sponsor
    Use official Work Permit for Non-Citizen Skilled Contracted Workers (Time Post) route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Work Permit for Non-Citizen Skilled Contracted Workers (Time Post).

    Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for a Fiji work permit while I am already in Fiji on a visitor permit?+

Generally no. People in Fiji on a visitor permit are not allowed to apply for a work permit in-country and normally have to be outside Fiji when the application is lodged. Plan the timing with your employer, and confirm the current rule on the official Ministry of Immigration page.

Does my employer have to do the application?+

Yes, in practice this is an employer-led route. The Fiji business or organisation sponsoring you submits the application and provides the employment contract and supporting company documents. Confirm the current employer requirements on the official page.

Can I move to Fiji to look for work if I don't have a job offer yet?+

Not on this route. The Fiji work permit ("Time Post") requires a business, organisation or institution established in Fiji to sponsor you as the employer on a written employment contract, and a common reason applications fail is that no established Fiji employer is willing to sponsor and document the employment. You need the offer and sponsor in place first; confirm the current requirements on the official Ministry of Immigration page.

How long does it take to process a Fiji work permit, and how long is it valid?+

An indicative processing window of around 21 working days is referenced for the work permit. Short-term permits run for a year or less, while longer contracted engagements are typically granted for around three years and are renewable. These are indicative only, so confirm current timelines and validity on the official Ministry of Immigration page.

Am I tied to one employer on a Fiji work permit?+

Yes. The work permit is tied to your sponsoring employer and to a written employment contract that meets Fiji labour law, so the role is linked to that specific employer rather than being a general work authorisation. Confirm what a change of employer requires on the official Ministry of Immigration 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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