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🇫🇯 Fiji for 🌍 GB-OVERSEAS_TERRITORIES_CITIZEN citizens
Transit Embassy Visa
Transit embassy visa – apply in person at an embassy or consulate for transit authorization.
Processing time14-21 business days
Government fee93 FJD
AppointmentRequired
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Documents
Always required
Completed Fiji Visitors Visa application form for transiting purpose (3 to 72 hours stay).
Fiji’s transit visa checklist requires a completed Visitors Visa Application form for transit stays between 3 and 72 hours. Applications should generally be lodged at least several weeks before travel to allow for processing.
Certified copy or clear scan of passport bio-data page, with passport valid at least 6 months beyond the end of transit through Fiji.
Transit visa checklist requires a certified copy of the passport bio-data page. General Fiji entry guidance recommends at least 6 months passport validity beyond the intended stay, which is applied conservatively here to transit as well.
Two recent passport-size color photographs (less than 6 months old) for transit visa application.
Transit-purpose checklist requires two recent passport-size photos. Photos must meet Fiji’s general passport photograph guidelines (size 3.5cm x 4.5cm, neutral expression, plain light background).
Proof of onward ticket from Fiji to the next destination and, if applicable, an additional outward ticket from that destination.
Transit visa checklist requires proof of onward ticket to the next destination and another outward ticket if travelling out of that destination. Tickets must show dates and routes consistent with the requested transit period (3–72 hours).
Proof of approved visa or residence permit for the next destination after Fiji, where required.
Fiji Immigration requires proof of approved visa/permit for the next destination as part of transit visa applications. This ensures the traveller will be admissible to the onward country and will leave Fiji within the authorized transit period.
Travel tips
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
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For a genuine Fijian village visit (not the touristy version), do it the respectful way: bring a small sevusevu gift (kava/yaqona) and present it to the chief to ask permission to enter communal land. Dress modestly (shoulders/knees covered), remove hats, follow seating guidance, and let your guide lead the ceremony—doing this correctly often unlocks a much warmer, more authentic welcome.
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Plan shopping like it’s a small island rhythm: many retail shops are closed on Sundays (and sometimes hours are limited on weekends/holidays). Do your supermarket/pharmacy runs on Saturday so you don’t get stuck paying resort prices or missing basics.
Last verified: 2025-12-04