justfiji
German expat in Fiji
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Lives in Nadi
Registration: 08 February 2011
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Dogs by Martywill
Hi all. My wife and I are heading to Fiji in 6 weeks to take on a position at the USP. We have been considering brining our two dogs (border collies) despite the costs. Has anyone had experience brining dogs to Fiji? How have they coped with the ...
Michael, very glad to hear that. I am sure that this will be a good reference point for the future. Let us know how you go with the rest of "adventure" Read More
Dogs by Martywill
Hi all. My wife and I are heading to Fiji in 6 weeks to take on a position at the USP. We have been considering brining our two dogs (border collies) despite the costs. Has anyone had experience brining dogs to Fiji? How have they coped with the ...
Hello Michael, well, I would suggest that you simply get on the phone with somebody at Biosecurity. Workpermits CAN take a looong while, depending on the weather, the tide, the mood of the officer in charge, the allignment of the stars and gawd ... Read More
Dogs by Martywill
Hi all. My wife and I are heading to Fiji in 6 weeks to take on a position at the USP. We have been considering brining our two dogs (border collies) despite the costs. Has anyone had experience brining dogs to Fiji? How have they coped with the ...
Hey (again) Marty, sorry to spam you here like this :) Can Border Collies take the heat and the humidity? Serious question. If you are really set on bringing them and you think they can take the climate, why not? If you are already living in a ... Read More
Relocating with Family - Should I bring my car or not? by Lisa&Michael
Hi, we are planning on moving to Fiji within the next 3 months. I am not sure whether this is the best forum but questions is what we have. We have been looking for some time for a small business to buy and think we might have found one in Suva. ...
Greg, since I am not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to bringing your own car, wasn't there something about some reduced tax rate if it's your own for more than X years, or so? Does the age restriction apply for a private import? Read More
I m looking for infos about opening a business by AlanMcJ
Hello every1 What if i open a restaurant and a gym in Nadi? Any chance i can get a permanent visa for me and my wife? I could invest 70/140 k $. I have found this: Elegibility: A minimum deposit placement of FJ$150,000 and maintain the deposit ...
Hello Alan, yes, it is possible. This here is perhaps not the right place to tell you about all the intricacies of buying land here and opening of a business, but generally speaking, it is absolutely possible. I could imagine that there might even ... Read More
Relocating with Family - Should I bring my car or not? by Lisa&Michael
Hi, we are planning on moving to Fiji within the next 3 months. I am not sure whether this is the best forum but questions is what we have. We have been looking for some time for a small business to buy and think we might have found one in Suva. ...
you seem to have most bases covered very well. Recommending a shipping company may be a little hard for me here, others might be of more help there. You will need a clearance agent here, many to choose from. I personally recommend to go with the ... Read More
I m looking for infos about opening a business by AlanMcJ
Hello every1 What if i open a restaurant and a gym in Nadi? Any chance i can get a permanent visa for me and my wife? I could invest 70/140 k $. I have found this: Elegibility: A minimum deposit placement of FJ$150,000 and maintain the deposit ...
No, you cannot get a permanent visa, but a workpermit, for both you and you wife. This permit needs to be periodically renewed, after checks and approvals. Each renewal costs money. With the type of business you wish to do come certain rules and ... Read More
How to live in Fiji? Want to buy a house there. About visa etc? HELP by hyundai137
Hi I ama 37 year old professional lady. (Registered Nurse) with a one year old son. Am thinking of possibly buying a home in fiji and moving there. Does anyone know how I can make the move to live there? Visas, etc...Childcare? work? have taught ...
buying a home here is the smallest problem. More a problem of where and how much. As to work, yes, you will need a work permit. The easiest way for that is to find somebody that employs you. That organization then can get you a permit. Children ... Read More
Information about living in Fiji by surfergirl17
Hello, My husband and I live in Southern California. We are seriously considering buying 1 acre of freehold land in the Coral Coast area of Viti Levu and building a small home for vacationing and full time early retirement. Our primary concerns are ...
Alright, let's hijack this thread. Sorry to hear that, but as you have figured out already, that is just him. And no need to say that he didn't force you :) I have met and worked with a fair few of cons in my life, but I admit, he is real good, ... Read More
Information about living in Fiji by surfergirl17
Hello, My husband and I live in Southern California. We are seriously considering buying 1 acre of freehold land in the Coral Coast area of Viti Levu and building a small home for vacationing and full time early retirement. Our primary concerns are ...
Hey Greg, sorry to hear that about our "mutual friend". I better talk to you in private some day what "depressing thoughts" are, exactly... About the land, let's say we are both right. i understand that you are referring to a subdivision. Then you ... Read More
Information about living in Fiji by surfergirl17
Hello, My husband and I live in Southern California. We are seriously considering buying 1 acre of freehold land in the Coral Coast area of Viti Levu and building a small home for vacationing and full time early retirement. Our primary concerns are ...
well, thanks... :D trying to help if I can, living here is worth it Read More
Information about living in Fiji by surfergirl17
Hello, My husband and I live in Southern California. We are seriously considering buying 1 acre of freehold land in the Coral Coast area of Viti Levu and building a small home for vacationing and full time early retirement. Our primary concerns are ...
If you and your husband (or anyone for that matter) is serious about moving, living and making a living in Fiji, there are some very simple things to consider. Many one would consider common sense, but, alas, it is not as common as one might think. ... Read More