Country Profile

Situated on the island nation of the south pacific ocean east of vanuatu, on the west of tonga and south of tuvalu, fiji encompasses nearly 322 islands. Around 87% of country's population is vested on 2 major islands viti levu and vanua levu. It is endowed with natural resources of gold, copper, oil etc. The country is a home place of around 931,741 people, which accounts to 95.5% and 91.9% literacy rate in male and female sections. It is characterized as one of the highly developing nation in the pacific island.

Snapshot

Economic Overview

• Recognized as one of the most developed pacific island economy.
• Sugar and tourism sectors are major contributor in foreign reserves.
• The country's service sector accounts to nearly 77.6% in GDP composition.
• Half of the population depends on agriculture & allied activiteis for daily living.

International Trade

Major Export Items
Sugar, Garments, Gold, Timber, Fish, Molasses, Coconut Oil

Main Destinations of Exports
US, Australia, UK, Japan, Samoa

Major Import Items
Manufactured Goods, Machinery and Transport Equipment, Petroleum Products, Food, Chemicals

Main Origins of Imports
Singapore, Australia, China

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Business Visa Rules

• Valid passport with minimum 6 months of validity remaining.
• 2 recent passport size photographs.
• Business letter written on the company's letterhead detailing about the applicant name, address job position, purpose of visiting fiji. It should be signed by some company person other than the applicant.
• Proof showing financial stability of applicant like bank statement, credit card copy. It is necessary to know whether the person is capable to meet daily expenditure while his is staying in fiji or not.
• Letter of invitation from business associates or company of fiji.

Business Hours

Banks:  Monday to Thursday from 09:30-15:00 & Friday from 09:30-16:00

Public Holidays