- Laws of Fiji

A child who is habitually resident in Fiji is not to be adopted in a place outside Fiji unless the Permanent Secretary has determined that—

(a)the consent necessary for the adoption has been given or dispensed with in accordance with this Act;
(b)a family or prospective adoptive parent to adopt or otherwise care for the child cannot be found in Fiji; and
(c)the provisions of this Part have been complied with.