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Fiji Immigration Law: Recent policy change on 14 day business permits

Apr 23, 2018 / by Seini Tinaikoro posted in Disciplinary process, Fiji immigration law, Fiji work permits, Investing in Fiji, Commercial law Fiji, Fiji lawyers

In our Commercial Law update issued on 28 January, 2018 we provided an update on the policy changes made by the Immigration Department regarding work permits which can be found here

This further update specifically addresses recent policy changes by the Immigration Department to the 14 days business permit that may, once issued, be extended up to 3 months. This policy change by Fiji's Immigration Department means that it has now reverted to its original policy that enables 14 days business permits be extended for a period of up to 3 months by operation of section 9 (2) (c) of the Immigration Act 2003. 

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Fiji Immigration law: Policy change regarding extension of business permits

Jan 29, 2018 / by Ronlyn Sahib posted in Fiji law, Fiji immigration law, Fiji work permits

As of 16 January 2018, the Fiji Immigration Department will no longer accept the following applications:

  • Short term work permit application – a type of permit given to an applicant for a term up to six months where the employer can show that the applicant’s expertise and knowledge is required urgently in Fiji; and
  • Extension of 14-day business visa – an extension of up to three (3) months granted by operation of Section 9 (2) (c) of the Immigration Act 2003.

We briefly update on this change in Fiji Immigration policy.

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