So, I needed to get a visa for Fiji, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a process, but not too bad. I figured I’d share my experience in case anyone else is planning a trip to those beautiful islands.
First thing I did was hit up the Fiji Department of Immigration’s website. Found the visa application form there, which I promptly downloaded. It’s a pretty standard form, nothing too crazy. You’ve got your usual personal details, passport info, travel dates, and the purpose of your visit. Just your run-of-the-mill stuff, you know?
I filled out the form, making sure everything was accurate and matched my passport. Double-checked, triple-checked, because you don’t want any hiccups with this kind of thing. Once I was sure everything was good, I printed out a copy.

Next, I found the nearest Fijian embassy. I figured I could apply there since I couldn’t find a way to do it all online. If you’re somewhere that doesn’t have an embassy, a consulate might work too. Luckily, I live in a city with an embassy, so I didn’t have to travel far.
I gathered all my documents, including the completed application form, my passport, a couple of passport-sized photos, and proof of my travel plans, like flight bookings and hotel reservations. Better safe than sorry, I always say. I also made sure I had some cash for the visa fee, just in case they didn’t take cards.
I headed over to the embassy, feeling pretty organized. I explained my situation to the staff there, and they were actually quite helpful. They took my documents, reviewed everything, and asked me a few questions about my trip. Pretty standard procedure.
After that, it was just a waiting game. The embassy staff told me it would take a few days to process, so I tried to be patient. Thankfully, it didn’t take too long, and I got a call a few days later saying my visa was ready for collection. Sweet!
I went back to the embassy, picked up my passport with the shiny new Fiji visa inside, and that was that! I was all set for my trip to paradise.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I did:
- Downloaded the visa application form from the Fiji Department of Immigration website.
- Filled out the form accurately and completely.
- Located the nearest Fijian embassy.
- Gathered all necessary documents like passport, photos, and travel itinerary.
- Submitted my application in person at the embassy.
- Waited for the visa to be processed.
- Collected my passport with the approved visa.
Overall, it wasn’t a super complicated process. Just make sure you have all your documents in order, follow the instructions carefully, and you should be good to go. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some beaches to explore!