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Fiji to review laws and regulations relating to immigration and citizenship

Fiji to review laws and regulations relating to immigration and citizenship

By Vijay Narayan
16/02/2024
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Cabinet has approved the review of all the laws and regulations relating to immigration and citizenship.

This includes the review of the Immigration Act 2003, Immigration Regulations 2007, Immigration Directions 1971, Citizenship Act 2009, Citizenship of Fiji Regulations 2009, Citizenship Appeals Tribunal Rules 2021, Passport Act 2002, Passports (Visa Exemption) Order 2002, and Travel Document Regulations 2019.

Cabinet says the legislative framework require modernisation and must be aligned to international standards and best practices.

The Department of Immigration, in partnership with the Office of the Solicitor General, will undertake focused consultations with key stakeholders and extensive national consultations with users of immigration services, to gather feedback on strengthening the legislative framework governing immigration and citizenship.

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