Immigration
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Fiji rolls out major passport upgrade with online enrolment and fewer in-person visits
Fiji’s passport services are getting a major upgrade aimed at speed and convenience. The new system lets applicants start enrolment online from anywhere, with only first-time applicants needing an in-person biometric visit. The rollout is staged through 2026, marking a broader push to modernise public services.
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Fiji targets May 2026 opening of Nakasi and Rakiraki immigration offices to speed up passport services
Two new immigration offices are on the way for Nakasi and Rakiraki as Fiji speeds up decentralising services. Upgrades and new equipment are set to streamline passport processing and bring government services closer to communities beyond Suva.
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New Zealand cuts Pacific visitor visa fee for 12 months to boost regional ties
New Zealand is cutting visitor visa fees for Pacific travelers for 12 months, part of broader moves to ease travel and deepen regional ties. Details on eligibility are still to come, with a year-long review planned to see how the plan unfolds.
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Fiji to roll out API/PNR border system with Australia backing to speed pre-arrival checks
Fiji is rolling out a modern border management upgrade that promises faster arrivals and tougher screening. Backed by Australia, the staged system aims to pre-screen travelers using shared data, prioritizing efficiency for compliant passengers while strengthening security at ports of entry.
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Fiji High Court questions deportation of Canadian national as retrial in $31m cocaine case proceeds
High Court questions the timing of deporting Canadian national Joshua Rahman amid a retrial in a high-profile drug case. Judges warn that removing him could prejudice ongoing proceedings and risk contempt, signaling a clash between immigration action and the pursuit of justice.