Self-Import Vehicle First Registration?

To register a self-imported vehicle, you will need to fulfill some conditions. Below is the process of how you can successfully register your self-imported vehicle.

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Checklists (What to bring with you when at the Counter) 

1. Fill the application for Registration with a checklist form

2. Customs Entry stamped by Customs (must include chassis number)
3. Bill of Lading (Original or certified true copy by the shipping agent-   must include chassis number)
4. Cancellation Certificate (if registered in country of import)
5. Self-import licence from Customs
6. Photograph of unit (interior and exterior)
7. Manufacturer Specification
8. JEVIC certificate (Japanese import)
9. Request for registration letter
10. Statutory Declaration witnessed by J.P declaring the following:
i) Which country it was imported from;
ii) Whether the unit was registered in that country
iii) That it will not be transferred within 5 years of registration

Fees

1. Application Fees for first registration $14.50
2. Issue of new Number Plate $14.50
3. Fitting of Number Plate $5.00
   TOTAL   $33.25
4. Inspection Fees $14.50
5. Issuance of Inspection certificate $14.50
6. Wheel Tax Determined by the Vehicle Class Determined by Vehicle Class
7.  Third-Party  Determined by Vehicle Class
8. Road User ​Determined by the Engine CC Determine by the Engine CC
9. Exemption Fee (dye, glass etc.)
Application fee
Exemption fee
 
$9.78
$75.83


Process for First Registration

  1. The Client submits the requirements for first registration to the VEO.
  2. Upon receipt, the VEO prepares and submits a preliminary assessment report to the Team Leader Technical.
  3. The Team Leader Technical reviews the report and either recommends approval or refusal, then submits it to the Branch Manager.
  4. The Branch Manager formally advises the applicant of the decision, whether approved or refused.
  5. For approved applications, the approval letter and registration documents are submitted to the CSO, who will assign a new number plate and prepare the MV Levy (Third Party) and accept the inspection fee.
  6. The application is then forwarded for the vehicle inspection process.
  7. After the vehicle inspection the VEO updates the inspection result and the application is sent back to the CSO to process the registration label.
  8. Once all steps are completed, the number plate is issued to the VEO to be affixed to the vehicle.

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LTA, FIJI POLICE LAUNCH JOINT ROAD SAFETY OPERATIONS FOR FESTIVE SEASON

Sep 24, 2025

SUVA, Fiji (24th September 2025): The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Fiji Police Force have officially launched the joint road safety operations for the 2025–2026 festive season, aimed at curbing speeding, reckless driving, and other dangerous road behaviours.

The road safety and enforcement operations, which will run from October 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026, were formally endorsed today at a signing ceremony in Valelevu, Nasinu, by Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (A/ACP) Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe and LTA Chief Operating Officer Imran Ali.

Mr Ali said the initiative would combine enforcement, awareness, and community engagement to reduce accidents, fatalities, and traffic offences during what is traditionally one of the busiest and most high-risk periods on Fiji’s roads.

He said the festive season was marked by an increase in traffic volumes due to holiday travel, social gatherings, and end-of-year celebrations.

“This period also presents heightened risks, with drivers more likely to engage in behaviours such as speeding, overloading, careless and dangerous driving, and impaired driving as a result of drink-driving or fatigue,” Mr Ali shared.

“Every year we see lives lost on our roads due to poor decisions by drivers and operators who think they can avoid detection by exploiting differences in jurisdiction between the LTA and Police. This joint operation removes those gaps. Through this joint operation with Fiji Police, we will ensure that non-compliant road users face both regulatory and criminal consequences. Our goal is simple – to keep Fiji’s roads safe and protect lives,” Mr Ali said.

Mr Ali stressed that the partnership was designed to close existing enforcement gaps and send a strong message of deterrence.

A/ACP Vusonilawe echoed these sentiments, emphasising the shared responsibility of enforcement agencies and the community.

He said Fiji Police Force was fully committed to working side by side with the LTA to prevent unnecessary tragedies.

“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and we are appealing to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike to do their part,” he said.

The joint road safety campaign will focus on high-risk behaviours and areas identified through past enforcement data and traffic incident reports.

Specific measures will include traffic enforcement and speed monitoring to deter excessive speeding on highways and busy road corridors; overloading control for buses, minibuses, and trucks to ensure passenger and cargo safety; e-ticketing compliance checks to prevent revenue leakage and protect commuter rights; and road safety awareness campaigns in communities, schools, and transport hubs to encourage responsible road use.

Both the LTA and Fiji Police are urging the public to take ownership of road safety by adhering to traffic laws, exercising patience, and looking out for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, children, and the elderly.

“No amount of enforcement will succeed without the cooperation of the public,” A/ACP Vusonilawe added.

“If you are driving, slow down. If you are drinking, do not drive. If you are a passenger, speak up when your driver is taking risks. Every action counts in saving lives.”

The joint road safety operation is not only about penalties but also about changing behaviour through awareness and education.

“Our overarching goal is clear – safer roads, zero fatalities, and a culture of responsibility that extends beyond the festive season,” Mr Ali added.

He said enforcement operations would also include overlapping patrols during peak hours to ensure constant coverage on busy routes as well as joint patrols at high-risk blackspot areas to maximise visibility and deterrence.

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe, left, and LTA Chief Operating Officer Imran Ali formalise the joint road safety operations order.

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (A/ACP) Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe, left, and LTA Chief Operating Officer Imran Ali formalise the joint road safety/enforcement operations for the festive period. Image: LTA