How Indian passport holders get a visa for Fiji: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Visa-free — 4 months
- Government fee: No government visa fee.
- Processing time: Granted on arrival at Nadi or Suva international airport — no advance application needed.
- Maximum stay: Up to 4 months (120 days) per entry. Extendable in-country by another 2 months by applying to Fiji Immigration before the visa-free period expires (maximum 6 months total).
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 97/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from arrival, with 2 blank pages
- Confirmed return / onward ticket out of Fiji
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) for at least the first few nights
- Proof of sufficient funds (credit cards / bank statements may be requested)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (only if arriving from / transiting through a yellow-fever-risk country)
How & where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance. India is on Fiji's official visa-exempted countries list — just present your passport and supporting documents at immigration on arrival. Fiji Ministry of Immigration — Entering Fiji (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit at Nadi (NAN) for an international onward flight does not require a visa.
How Fiji compares in Oceania
With an ease score of 97/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Fiji requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | Visa-free — 4 months | No government visa fee. | Granted on arrival at Nadi or Suva international airport — no advance application needed. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visitor visa subclass 600 (Tourist stream) — ETA / eVisitor NOT for Indians | AUD 195 (~₹10,800) Visa Application Charge (VAC) for Visitor visa subclass 600 Tourist stream (2026 rate). Plus biometrics fees at VFS (~₹2,000). | Officially 21 days; realistically 4–8 weeks for first-time Indian applicants (75% within ~22 days, 90% within ~50 days per Home Affairs). |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Visitor visa — apply online (NZeTA is NOT for Indians) | NZD 341 (~₹17,000) Visitor Visa fee + NZD 100 (~₹5,000) International Visitor Levy (IVL). Total NZD 441 (~₹22,000), non-refundable. | Aim for ~20 working days from a complete application; many decisions in 3 weeks. 80% of applications cleared within 3 weeks. Apply 4–6 weeks before travel. |
| 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea | eVisa — apply online via evisa.ica.gov.pg | USD 50 (~₹4,200) Short Term (30 day) eVisa. Long Term 60 days higher. | 5 working days. Apply at least 5 days before travel. |
| 🇼🇸 Samoa | Free visa on arrival — 60 days | FREE visa-on-arrival. Extension fee: WST 100 (~₹3,200) for an additional 60 days. | Granted on arrival at Faleolo International (APW) — no advance application. |
| 🇵🇼 Palau | Visa on arrival — USD 50 + USD 100 environmental fee | USD 50 visa fee + USD 100 mandatory Palau Environmental Fee. Total ~USD 150 (~₹12,600). | Granted on arrival at Roman Tmetuchl International (ROR) — no advance application. |
| 🇨🇰 Cook Islands | Visa-free — 31 days | No government visa fee. | Granted on arrival at Rarotonga International (RAR). |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
One of the most generous visa-free entitlements available to an Indian passport (4 months / 120 days), reflecting deep India-Fiji ties — about 38% of Fiji's population is of Indian origin. Tourism / family visit only — paid work, paid volunteering or business activities require a separate Fiji work or business permit. Researched May 2026 from Fiji Ministry of Immigration; the visa-exempt list was last republished in 2025. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.immigration.gov.fj/visa-exempted-countries/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Fiji?
Visa-free — 4 months. One of the most generous visa-free entitlements available to an Indian passport (4 months / 120 days), reflecting deep India-Fiji ties — about 38% of Fiji's population is of Indian origin. Tourism / family visit only — paid work, paid volunteering or business activities require a separate Fiji work or business permit. Researched May 2026 from Fiji Ministry of Immigration; the visa-exempt list was last republished in 2025.
What documents do Indians need for a Fiji visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from arrival, with 2 blank pages; Confirmed return / onward ticket out of Fiji; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) for at least the first few nights; Proof of sufficient funds (credit cards / bank statements may be requested); Yellow fever vaccination certificate (only if arriving from / transiting through a yellow-fever-risk country)
How long does a Fiji visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Granted on arrival at Nadi or Suva international airport — no advance application needed.. Government fee: No government visa fee.. Maximum stay: Up to 4 months (120 days) per entry. Extendable in-country by another 2 months by applying to Fiji Immigration before the visa-free period expires (maximum 6 months total)..
How do Indians apply for a Fiji visa?
Nothing to apply for in advance. India is on Fiji's official visa-exempted countries list — just present your passport and supporting documents at immigration on arrival. Official source: https://www.immigration.gov.fj/visa-exempted-countries/
Is a Fiji visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 97/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Fiji visa online or on arrival?
Fiji requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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