The large number of applications being received by the government from former citizens and foreigners living in Fiji for dual Fijian citizenship is a positive sign of changing perception of the situation in Fiji.
Despite the negative and incorrect information being circulated about the situation in Fiji by overseas media outlets, Minister for Defence and Immigration Ratu Epeli Ganilau said with people wanting to hold dual Fijian citizen shows that confidence in Fiji and its people is growing.
Ratu Epeli said they continue to receive several applications for dual citizenship every month.
He said this is also having a positive impact on the economy as a lot of those that have been granted Fiji citizenship under the new Citizenship Decree have invested in property, farming and tourism development.
Statistics from the Department of Immigration reveal that between July last year and July this year, 1054 applications were received and of that total, 857 applicants were granted dual citizenship status in Fiji.
Story by: Roneel Lal
People apply for dual citizenship
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