In order to help you make your preparations, we’ve put together some approximate timeframes and guidelines around the processing of temporary entry visa applications.
However, we strongly recommend that you do not make any irreversible travel plans as we cannot guarantee that applications will be approved, or be approved by a certain date.
All applications lodged are receipted and should be entered into our computer system within 24 hours.
Suva Branch is currently allocating applications to visa officers the Monday the week after they are received. That is, if you submit an application on a Wednesday, it will be allocated to a visa officer by the Monday of the following week.
If you supply us with all the required documents, and there are no complications arising (such as health or character concerns) you can expect us to meet the below standards.
Partnership Category applications may take up to 60 days and require an interview before they can be finalised.
Permanent residence visas/transits/transfers - 90% of permanent residence visas/transits/transfers decided in 15 days or under.
Generally emergency temporary visas, for example to attend a funeral or for medical evacuation, are processed the same day if all the requirements have been met.
