FAQ
Common questions.
How much income do I need for the Fiji retirement visa?
There is no set figure. You show a pension or retirement income, or income and assets outside Fiji, enough to live on without public funds. After the first 6 months you send FJD 100,000 to Fiji, or buy property worth at least that, to get the rest of the 3-year permit.
Is there an age limit for the Fiji retirement visa?
The main applicant must be at least 45.
What do I need for the Fiji retirement visa?
The official page asks for: request letter, police report from your country of residence, medical report under 3 months old, offshore bank statement and proof of pension.
Do I need health insurance?
The Fiji embassy page says the main applicant must have health insurance. You also need a medical report.
Can I work on the Fiji retirement visa?
You may not work or run a business in Fiji on this permit.
How long do I need to spend in Fiji?
The official page does not give a minimum stay.
Does the Fiji retirement visa lead to permanent residence?
The official page does not give a path to permanent residence.
How long does the Fiji retirement visa last?
3 years in all: 6 months at first, then 2.5 more years once the FJD 100,000 arrives or you buy property of that value.
How much does the Fiji retirement visa cost?
FJD 650.05 for the main applicant and FJD 185 for each dependant, plus an online payment fee of 2% to 2.5%.
Who can apply for the Fiji retirement visa?
Open to citizens of any other country. People aged 45 or over who live on a pension or on income and assets from outside Fiji, and who will not work in Fiji.
Can I bring my family?
A legal spouse and children under 18 can be included. Partners who are not married, and children over 18, apply on their own.
How do I apply?
Online through the Immi Hub portal of Fiji's Ministry of Immigration.
Sources
- Fiji: Residence Permit on Assured Income (immigration.gov.fj)
- Fiji: Residence Permit on Assured Income (foreignaffairs.gov.fj)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.