Fiji: immigration

Which countries do not need a visa for Fiji?

Fiji's Ministry of Immigration publishes the list of countries whose citizens do not need a visa to travel to Fiji, grouped into the Americas and Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Pacific, and Africa and others. In the Americas group it includes the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and most Caribbean countries.

The ministry notes that visa-exempt travellers still need the right permit for the purpose of their trip, such as a visitor, business, study or work permit. Forms and fees are on the ministry's application forms and fees page, and many permits are handled through its online IMMI HUB portal.

Official sources: Ministry of Immigration: visa exempted countries · Ministry of Immigration: forms and fees

How many immigrants live in Fiji?

The UN Population Division puts the share of people born abroad in Fiji at 1.5% in 2024. It is 17th highest of 30 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 2.1%. Of 193 countries with 2024 data, 141st highest.

What is net migration in Fiji?

The latest figure from the UN Population Division, for 2025, is -3,288. Since 2005 it has ranged from -11,873 (2019) to -3,278 (2024). It is 23rd highest of 30 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is -373. World rank, highest first: 109th of 193.

How many refugees are in Fiji?

According to UNHCR, the number of refugees in the country in Fiji was 15 in 2025. Since 2008 it has ranged from 0 (2008) to 18 (2021). It is 12th highest of 18 in East Asia & Pacific, where the median is 631. World rank, highest first: 152nd of 169.

How many refugees have fled Fiji?

The latest figure from UNHCR, for 2025, is 343. The peak was 1,888 in 2009 and the low 207 in 2023. Across East Asia & Pacific the middle value was 73, and Fiji placed 11th highest of 29. Worldwide: 124th of 189.

How much are remittances to Fiji?

According to the World Bank, personal remittances received in Fiji was 7.1% of GDP in 2024. The peak was 9.5% of GDP in 2021 and the low 4.2% of GDP in 2008. East Asia & Pacific median: 2.2% of GDP; Fiji is 6th highest of 20. Worldwide: 36th of 156.