Alright, so I wanted to share my little adventure of getting a Fiji Islands passport. It wasn’t as straightforward as I thought it’d be, but hey, that’s life, right?
First off, I started digging around online. I learned that these passports are for folks who are Fijian citizens by birth. Since I wasn’t born in Fiji, I knew I had to become a citizen first. I figured that I need to look for ways of getting citizenship. It’s a long way to go, I thought at that time.
Then I stumbled upon something about passport photos and visas on the official website. It talked about how they offer different visas for people who want to visit, work, or contribute to Fiji. I thought, “Okay, maybe there’s a way to get citizenship through one of these visas.” It sounded promising, but I knew it wouldn’t be a walk in the park.

Next, I found out that I had to pre-enroll for a new passport through the Fiji Immigration ePassport Portal. There’s a step-by-step guide they have. I downloaded the form. I also learned that Fiji nationals can get a visa on arrival in 28 different countries, which sounded pretty cool. You can usually get it at the airport or border.
I created an account on their website, found the “Passport Renewal” section—even though I was applying for a new one, not renewing—and uploaded all the documents they asked for. Then came the part where I had to pay the fees. I followed their steps. Honestly, their online system was pretty user-friendly. It’s available 24/7, so that was a plus.
My Little Tips
- Make sure you read all the instructions carefully. There’s a lot of information, and you don’t want to miss anything.
- Gather all your documents beforehand. It’ll save you a lot of time.
- Be patient. These things take time, and there might be some back and forth.
In the end, I did manage to get my Fiji Islands passport. It took a while, and there were a few bumps along the way, but I got it done. It was quite an experience, and I thought I’d share it with you all. If you’re thinking of doing the same, just be prepared for a bit of a journey!