Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions - Proposed National Referendum 2026

Proposed National Referendum 2026

What is a referendum?

Ans: A referendum is a nationwide poll conducted by the Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office where registered voters vote either to approve or to not approve proposed changes to the Constitution or issues or matters of sufficient national importance.

Who will run the referendum?

Ans: The Supervisor of Elections under the direction of the Electoral Commission will conduct the referendum.

When will the referendum be held?

Ans: The Writ for a referendum issued by the President to the Electoral Commission will contain the day of polling for a referendum. The day of polling for a referendum must be not less than 30 days and not more than 45 days after the issue of the Writ.

What will I be voting on?

Ans: The Writ for a referendum issued by the President to the Electoral Commission to conduct a referendum will contain the question or questions to be voted on at a referendum.

Will the General Election still happen if there is a referendum?

Ans: Yes, preparations for the General Election will continue as planned. Stay updated by following the Fijian Elections Office’s official platforms.

What happens after the referendum?

Ans: After polling for a referendum has ended, the referendum results are tabulated by the Supervisor of Elections (SoE). The SoE gives the final results to the Electoral Commission (EC). The EC endorses the results on the Writ and returns the Writ to the President.

Voter Registration and Eligibility

Who can vote at a referendum?

Ans: A registered voter who:

is living in Fiji;
is living outside of Fiji; or
will be outside of Fiji during a referendum;

is eligible to vote at a referendum.

Do I need to register again for the referendum?

Ans: If you have already registered with the Fijian Elections Office for the General Election, you are eligible to vote in a referendum. You do not need to register again. You must only contact the Fijian Elections Office if you have changed your name or residential address on your current Voter Card.

Will voting in the referendum be compulsory?

Ans: Voting in a referendum is not compulsory. It is completely voluntary.

Voting Arrangements

Where will I vote at a referendum?

Ans: The three (3) methods of voting for the General Election will also be the methods of voting used for a referendum. The three (3) methods of voting are:

Voting in person on polling day at your assigned polling station;
Pre-poll voting (if you meet eligibility requirements under section 82(2) of the Electoral Act 2014);
Postal voting (if you meet eligibility requirements under section 66(7) of the Electoral Act 2014).

How will I vote at a referendum?

Ans: You will vote at a referendum by ballot. Each ballot paper will have a question or questions to be voted on. You will indicate your vote by either ticking, crossing, or circling “Yes” or “No” inside the applicable box.

Can I vote more than once at a referendum?

Ans: No, you can only vote once at a referendum.

Will my vote be secret?

Ans: Yes, the FEO is committed to protecting the secrecy of the ballot and will administer any referendum in accordance with the applicable law.

When do Postal Voting applications open?

Ans: Postal Voting applications open once the date of the Election of the National Referendum has been officially announced.

Will assistance be available for voters with disabilities or voters who need help?

Ans: Yes, the same forms of assistance that are provided to voters with disabilities for a General Election will be provided for a referendum.

Can I vote from overseas or by postal vote?

Ans: Yes, postal voting will be made available to registered voters who are living overseas or who will be outside of Fiji during the referendum. Please stay updated with all official FEO platforms for announcements on this.

Are there relevant sections of the Electoral Act 2014 that apply to a referendum?

Ans: Yes, section 6(1) of the National Referendum Act allows for the following provisions of the Electoral Act 2014 to apply:

(a) section 2—Interpretation;

(b) Part 2—Electoral Administration;

(c) Divisions 3 to 7 of Part 3—Conduct of Elections;

(d) Part 6—Electoral Offences; and

(e) any further provisions approved by the Electoral Commission.

Which part of those provisions relates to postal voting?

Ans: Postal Voting is part of Division 5 of Part 3 of the Electoral Act 2014, which also applies to the National Referendum.

Frequently Asked Questions - Polling Venue

Selection Criteria

1. What is the provisional polling venue list?

Ans: A provisional polling venue list is a list of polling venues that will be used during a general election and is published during certain periods of the electoral cycle. This list can change during the period it is published and when the final polling venue list is finalized after Writ Day. The changes are due to many factors including the availability of the polling venues on Polling Day and the capability of the venue to support the functions that is required of it during polling.

2. Why do we have a provisional polling venues list?

Ans: The provisional polling venue list is made available by the FEO at certain periods during the electoral cycle to inform all electoral stakeholders and parties of the polling venues that will be used during an election. This enables voters to ensure that they are aware of the locations of their polling places and for stakeholders such as political parties and candidates to plan their electoral activities accordingly.

3. Can my polling venue be changed if I change my residential address?

Ans: Yes, a voter can change his/her polling venue when their residential address changes. This change can be made by voters at any time during the registration period until Writ Day.

Provisional Polling Venue List

1. What is the provisional polling venue list?

2. Why do we have a provisional polling venues list?

3. Can my polling venue be changed if I change my residential address?

Ans: Yes, a voter can change his/her polling venue when their residential address changes. This change can be made by voters at any time during the registration period until Writ Day.

Polling Venue Locator

1. Where can I access the polling venue locator?

Ans: Voters can access the polling venue locator on this link https://services.feo.org.fj/PVL to check their polling venues.

2. What can I do if I’m assigned to the wrong polling venue?

Ans: You can visit your nearest Voter Services Center to change your polling venue. You will need to bring with you your original or certified true copy of birth certificate for verification purposes

Frequently Asked Questions - Voter Registration

Voter Registration

1. How do I register to vote?

Ans: To Register:

Complete a ‘Voter Registration and Update’ form provided at the FEO Office or download it from the FEO website at https://www.feo.org.fj/feo-voter-registration/
At the Voter Services Centre, a voter must provide their birth certificate and any of the valid photo IDs listed below:

Fijian Passport or
FNPF ID or
Driver’s License or
Social Welfare ID or
Employment ID or
Tertiary Student ID or
FRCS/FNPF Joint Card

For women who choose to use their spouse’s surname, they are required to bring their Marriage Certificate.

2. Do I need to bring my photos for Voter Card registration?

Ans: No, you do not have to bring your photo for Voter Card Registration

3. Do I have to pay for the Voter Card?

Ans: Obtaining a a Voter Card is free of charge.

4. Can I still register if I do not have my birth certificate?

Ans: Yes, the FEO will confirm your records against that provided by the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry.

5. Can I bring a photocopied birth certificate?

Ans: Yes, provided that it is a certified true copy

6. Can I still register if I do not have any photo ID card?

Ans: Yes, the applicant must have their birth certificate verified. The person verifying must be a registered voter and must provide photo ID for themselves. The following person may conduct verification:

A parent named on the birth certificate;
A legal child of the prospective voter (name of Voter must be a registered parent in the child’s birth certificate);
A teacher of the person (only for registration conducted in school);
Coach, Manager or other officials accompanying the students of a school team;
A Turaga ni Koro; or
An Advisory Counselor.

7. Can I still register to vote if I did not vote in the last election?

Ans: Yes, the FEO has a continuous Voter Registration System which means that voter registration is continuous throughout the non-election period from after the Return of Writ of the previous general election until Writ Day of the next General Election.

8. What is the voter registration deadline?

Ans: Individuals wanting to Vote in a General Election should register before the Writ is issued for the election.

9. My son / daughter will turn 18 on Election Day. Can I still register him / her now?

Ans: No, you cannot. Registration closes on the day the Writ is issued. A person must have turned 18 on or before the Writ is issued to be eligible to register to vote.

10. How long does it take to get my Voter Card done?

Ans: Immediately after your registration is completed at a Voter Services Centre, your Voter Card will be printed and issued to you.

11. Can I register as a voter online?

Ans: No, you can only register at any one of our Voter Services Centres

12. Does FEO have any mobile App for voter registration?

Ans: No, FEO does not have a Mobile App for Voter Registration

Frequently Asked Questions - Notification of Deceased Voters

Notification of Deceased Voters

Who are deceased Voters?

Ans: Deceased voters are voters who are registered with FEO and have been confirmed dead.

How to notify FEO about deceased voters?

Ans: FEO can be notified about deceased voters by calling our office on (679) 331 6225, dropping us an email on voterregistration@feo.org.fj or visiting any of the nearest Voter Services Centre and filling the “Reporting of Deceased Voter” Form.

When should I inform FEO about the deceased voters?

Ans: You can inform the FEO any time after the death of the voter and before the next General Election.

Do I need to provide a death certificate for the deceased Voters?

Ans: Yes, you can provide a death certificate if available or you may complete the “Reporting of Deceased Voter” form available with the FEO.

What does FEO do with the deceased voter’s information?

Ans: The FEO will flag the voter as deceased in the National Register of Voters.

Can I call and inform about the deceased voters?

Ans: Yes, you can call and inform, however few questions will be asked, and your information will be captured by our team for our records.

Can I visit the Voter Services Centres to inform about the deceased voters?

Ans: Yes, you can visit the voter services centre and inform and also fill in the “Reporting of Deceased Voter” Form at the same time.

Can someone use the deceased person Voter Card to vote?

Ans: No, it is an offence to use a deceased voter’s card for voting.

Affiliates

Our Offices

Headquarters
59-63 High Street, Toorak, Suva.
P.O. Box 2528, Government Buildings, Suva.
Phone: +679 331 6225

Voter Services Centre – Suva
Old Fiji Visitors Bureau Building, Suva.
P.O. Box 2528, Government Buildings, Suva.
Phone: +679 331 6225

Lautoka Voter Service Centre
36 Vitogo Parade, Lautoka.
P.O. Box 2528, Government Buildings, Suva.
Phone: +679 331 6225

Labasa Voter Service Centre
Legal Aid Building, Jaduram Street, Labasa.
P.O. Box 2528, Government Buildings, Suva.
Phone: +679 331 6225