Qualifying conditions
- The member may apply for withdrawal of funds after the last date of employment as per the acceptance of resignation or termination letter from the employer.
- The member must hold an unconditional permanent residence visa for the country to which he/she is migrating.
- A member does not qualify for full withdrawal of funds on a Provisional Residency visa.
Documents to be Submitted
- The member must complete FNPF Form 9D.
- Certified true copy (by a Justice of Peace or a Lawyer) of valid passport pages showing identification details of member and the validity of passport.
- Certified true copy (by a Justice of Peace or Lawyer) of Permanent Residency visa.
- FNPF membership card.
- If employed in last 6 months, original or certified true copy (by a Justice of Peace or a Lawyer) of acceptance of resignation from his/her last employer, confirming the member’s last day of employment.
- Detailed employment history showing all employers name and address and dates employed.
- Evidence from the member’s banker confirming the member’s account status (open) and the account number where payment will be made (Local or Overseas).
- Where members opts for payment into overseas bank account, the member shall submit details of the overseas bank account number and branch address, BSB number, swift code and routing number.
- Other forms of ID if required for proper ID verification. That is other valid ID such as drivers license.
Note:
Clarifications on Permanent Resident visas for respective countries -
Eligibility
Clarifications on Permanent Resident visas for respective countries -
1. Australia - Permanent Resident Visa
2. New Zealand - Permanent Resident Visa and/or Returning Resident’s Visa and Residence Permit.
3. USA- Permanent Resident Card or Immigrant Visa with the date of entry stamp.
4. Canada - Permanent Resident Card. The ‘Confirmation of Permanent Residence’ document in the A4 size paper does not permit full withdrawal of funds on Migration.
5. UK- Resident Visa with the condition ‘indefinite leave to remain’
Eligibility
- Full balance in members account.
- Where account is not fully updated member would be paid the balance as at time of withdrawal and the balance would be paid as second payment.
Payment Options
Member can only opt for full lump sum payment.
Method of Payment
Method of Payment
- Payment can be made into a member’s bank account in Fiji or overseas
- Payment can be made via a bank draft posted to a reliable address overseas.
- Any bank charges for the purchase of a bank draft or telegraphic transfer is deducted from the member’s withdrawal payment.