Work Permit for Non-Citizen Skilled Contracted Workers (Time Post)

The Time Post Work Permit is a specialized category of work authorization in Fiji intended for non-citizen skilled contracted workers hired by locally established businesses, organizations, or institutions. This permit is designed to facilitate the employment of foreign professionals whose skills are deemed necessary for specific roles where a local candidate may not be immediately available. As part of the application process, employers are generally required to demonstrate that they have made efforts to recruit locally or provide a clear justification for the necessity of the foreign hire. The permit is employer-specific, meaning it is tied directly to the sponsoring organization and the role for which it was granted.

To obtain a Time Post Work Permit, applicants must have a confirmed job offer from a legally registered Fijian employer. The application process involves a total cost structure consisting of a $477 FJD application fee, followed by a $190 FJD fee upon the issuance of the permit. Applicants are required to provide comprehensive documentation, including proof of relevant academic and professional qualifications, a detailed curriculum vitae, and a formal contract of employment. Additionally, the employer must provide a detailed job description and, in many cases, a training program designed to upskill a local understudy, reflecting Fiji's commitment to long-term capacity building and local workforce development.