Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritanians visiting
Fiji
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Fijian Visa.
- A correct and fully completed official Fiji visa application form
- Two (2) recent colored passport-size photographs with a plain white background.
- Original Mauritanian international passport that is valid with for 6 months.
- Consent letter from a spouse (if married and traveling alone).
- Consent letter from parents [for 18 years and under] and traveling alone.
- Leave letter (if employed).
- Proof of funds to sustain the duration of stay. E.g. recent bank statements for the last 3 months.
- Confirmation of pre-booked hotel accommodation.
- A copy of the travel itinerary/ticket.
- Sponsored letter. If a Fiji citizen or local company/organization is sponsoring to indicate the undertaking of the person for the duration of his period.
- Proof of approved visa and onward ticket.
Fiji Visa for Mauritanians
Facts about Fiji
Fiji is a country in the South Pacific with more than 300 islands. The country is well-known for its sandy beaches and resorts. Most tourists visiting Fiji do so for the purpose of vacation and honeymoon. The various islands have various resorts which offer a plethora of activities for foreigners. Tourists can enjoy visiting waterfalls, the beaches offer activities which include whitewater rafting, and kayaking. There are also outdoor activities can foreigners can engage in, some of which are mountain climbing, surfing, scuba diving, and zip-lining. The country is one of the top places that should be on every travelers’ list.
The tourism industry in Fiji is one of the most important industries in the country. Tourists in their hundreds of thousands visit the country yearly. The Fijian government is making a concerted effort to ensure that the number of visitors to the country increases exponentially.
Foreigners traveling to Fiji are required to declare currency of F$10,000 or the equivalent in any currency on entry and exit from the country. Avoid using recreational drugs of any kind during your time in Fiji. Being in possession of a small quantity of illegal drugs can lead to hefty fines and lengthy prison sentences.
Citizens of all European Union countries (except Croatia), Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ghana, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nigeria, Russia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Zambia, and Zimbabwe are granted visitor permits which is valid for4 months on arrival in Fiji.
Types of Fiji Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Student visa | within 40 days | More than 3 months |
| Tourist visa | within 3 weeks | 90 |
General Requirements for Fiji Visa
- A correct and fully completed official Fiji visa application form
- Two (2) recent colored passport-size photographs with a plain white background.
- Original Mauritanian international passport that is valid with for 6 months.
- Consent letter from a spouse (if married and traveling alone).
- Consent letter from parents [for 18 years and under] and traveling alone.
- Leave letter (if employed).
- Proof of funds to sustain the duration of stay. E.g. recent bank statements for the last 3 months.
- Confirmation of pre-booked hotel accommodation.
- A copy of the travel itinerary/ticket.
- Sponsored letter. If a Fiji citizen or local company/organization is sponsoring to indicate the undertaking of the person for the duration of his period.
- Proof of approved visa and onward ticket.
Fiji Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Fiji student visa is issued to International Students who are traveling to visa for academic purposes.
- Mauritanian students must have been offered admission into any of Fiji’s institution of learning before applying for the student visa.
- An admission letter written on the institution’s letterhead will have to be submitted during the visa application.
- A properly filled official visa application form provided by the Immigration Department of Fiji.
- Provision of Medical Report conducted within three (3) months of less from date of application.
- Requirement for police report from applicant over the age of 18 years from the home country of the applicant.
- For sponsored students, a sponsorship letter from the organization or individual sponsoring the student.
- A self funding students is to present their financial statement, return ticket copy.
- Primary and secondary school students have to provide a consent letter form their parents.
- Birth certificate will be required from Mauritanian students who want to sturdy in Fiji.
- Mauritanian students who are applying for Fiji student visa are required to have a passport that is valid for 6months from the intended arrival date in Fiji.
- The Fiji visa fee is $180 USD for multiple-entries while it is $91.00 USD for single-entry.
- The Mauritanian international passport must have at least two blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
- Two recent passport-sized photo(taken less than 6 months) with a white background is to be provided.
- Receipt of paid visa application fee is important.
- The bank statements to be tendered must be from the last 28 days will be required from either the applicant or his/her sponsor.
- Transcripts and grade sheets from previously attended schools must be submitted when applying for this visa type.
- An affidavit of support is required from the sponsor and this should be done on a Rs.20 stamp paper (non-judicial).
- The processing time for this visa is within 20 working days from the date of receipt by the visa officer.
- The processing may be delayed or go beyond 20 working days due to incomplete submission of the application, or need for further clarifications.
- Mauritanians who are not issued the visa will be notified of the reason for the refusal.
- All Mauritanian citizens willing to apply for Fiji visa are to apply at Fiji embassy in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia or any other neighboring countries.
Fiji Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Fiji tourist visa is issued to visitors who intend to visit Fiji on adventure, sightseeing, leisure, and other tourism reasons.
- The Fiji tourist visa can be issued as a single or multiple entries.
- The Single entry is charged at about $160.00 while the multiple entries are charged at $217.00.
- Both the single and multiple entries are processed within 3 weeks.
- Mauritanians traveling to Fiji are to apply for visa at the nearest Fiji embassy and must apply in person.
- A certificate of vaccination is required from all foreigners entering the country.
- The tourist visa is valid for 90 days and applicants are to leave on or before the visa expires.
- Mauritanian citizens are to apply in neighboring countries where Fiji has a Diplomatic Mission in, as there is no any Fiji’s Diplomatic Mission in Mauritania.
Fiji Visa Fees
Student visa
180.00 (USD)
Tourist visa
160.00 (USD)