Full withdrawal
Full withdrawal

As per the FNPF Full Withdrawal Policy and Guidelines, FNPF members can fully withdraw their funds under retirement, migration, low balance account and medical incapacitation provided they meet the qualifying conditions and requirements of the specific withdrawal.

Retirement (Attaining Age of 55)

Withdrawal Qualifications

  1. Member who has reached the retirement age of 55
  2. Member is entitled to withdraw all funds in the general & preserved accounts.
  3. Member may opt for retirement products that includes life pension, term annuity or lump sum withdrawal
  4. Member is eligible to re-join FNPF as a Compulsory member after the first full withdrawal if he/she is still employed

Requirements

  1. The member must complete application form FW01 (Retirement).
  2. An original or certified full extract of birth & marriage certificate printed after year 2000 (if applicable).
  3. FNPF Membership Card or FNPF Joint ID Card.
  4. In the absence of FNPF Membership/Joint Card, other valid ID cards such as driver’s license or passport.
  5. Latest bank statement (Local/Overseas).
  6. Where member opts for joint pension, original or certified (by lawyer or Commissioner of Oath or Notary Public (Overseas) marriage certificate and birth certificate of spouse and certified passport photo.
  7. If member opting for Pension, original or certified (by lawyer or Commissioner of Oath or Notary Public (Overseas) birth certificate and passport size photo of the Nominee. Original or certified copy of Marriage certificate (if applicable).
  8. Where member opts for payment into overseas bank account, the member shall submit details of the overseas bank account number and branch address, BSB (Bank State Branch) number, swift code and routing number; certified copy of valid passport and visa details.
  9. Re-entry and nomination forms where member has opted to re-join the Fund.
  10. Detailed employment history showing name & address of employer and dates employed.

Method of Payment

  1. Payment shall be made directly to member’s bank account.
  2. Any bank charges for the purchase of a bank draft or telegraphic transfer is deducted from the member’s withdrawal payment.

Medical - Physically and Mentally Incapacitated

Withdrawal Qualifications

  1. The member must be medically certified to be physically or mentally incapacitated from ever engaging in further employment.
  2. The certification must be made by a medical practitioner, registered under Part II of the Medical Practitioner’s Act.
  3. The FNPF may appoint one or more members of the Medical Board to review and assess the medical report submitted by the member and make appropriate recommendation.
  4. The member may be requested by the Medical Board to provide further documentary evidence of his/her condition.
  5. For members who are unable to sign due to their physical condition, the member is required to complete and submit FNPF7 (Change of Records form).

Requirements

  1. The member has to complete FNPF form FW03 (Medical).
  2. The medical practitioner completes form FNPF FW03MP.
  3. A detailed medical report on medical institute’s official letter head stamped and signed by the medical practitioner registered under Part 11 of Medical Practitioners Act.
  4. Acceptance of resignation or termination of employment letter on medical grounds from last employer (if employed in last 6 months) signed by the employer and on the employers letter head.
  5. FNPF Membership card.
  6. An original or certified full extract of birth & marriage certificate printed after year 2000 (if applicable).
  7. Certified copy of member’s recent photo ID in absence of FNPF Joint ID card.
  8. Where member opts for joint pension, members original or certified marriage certificate, spouse’s original or certified birth certificate and certified passport photo.
  9. If member opting for Pension, original or certified (by lawyer or Commissioner of Oath or Notary Public (Overseas)  birth certificate and passport size photo of the Nominee. Original or certified copy of Marriage certificate and certified passport photo (if applicable).
  10. Latest bank statement (Local/Overseas).
  11. Where member opts for payment into overseas bank accounts, the member shall submit details of overseas bank account number and branch address, BSB number, swift code and routing number.
  12. Where a member is not mentally capable of making decisions, a report from the committee appointed under Medical Treatment Act certifying the mental condition of the member.

Method of Payment

  1. Payment will be made directly to member’s bank account.
  2. Any bank charges for the purchase of a bank draft or telegraphic transfer is deducted from the member’s withdrawal payment.

Low Balance Account

FNPF members’ who are 50 to 54 years old; have total FNPF balance of $10,000 or less and are affected due to COVID-19, will now be able to fully withdraw funds from their FNPF account. This will provide financial support to these members to sustain their livelihood. Members can also use these funds to set up small businesses.

This withdrawal scheme opens on Monday, 16 August 2021.

Qualifying Conditions

You can apply for full withdrawal if you:

 

  • have total FNPF balance of $10,000 or less.
  • are 50 to 54 years old.
  • have been unemployed for 12 months or more

 Entitlement

Full balance in members General and Preserved accounts.

What documents will I need to submit with this application?

The required documents are as follows:

 

  • Original or certified copy of your Birth and/or Marriage Certificate (if applicable) printed after year 2000 (if not previously provided).
  • Valid photo ID card (FNPF/FRCS Joint ID, Voters ID, Driver’s License or Passport)
  • Local bank Statement – latest and within a month old OR
  • Overseas bank statement – also provide a certified true copy of your passport showing identification details, certified true copy of PR Visa pages, BSB/Routing Number, Swift Code and physical address of Bank).

 

All document copies must be certified by either an authorized FNPF officer, Justice of Peace, Commissioner for Oath or Notary Public (overseas). Forms can be witnessed by any other person.

Submission Modes

Member can apply for this withdrawal on the myFNPF app.

Payment

Member can only opt for full lump sum payment.

Can I re-join the Fund after I have fully withdrawn my funds?

Yes, you can re-join or re-enter the FNPF only once, after fully withdrawing your funds under the Low Balance Account ground. However, you will not be eligible for the Special Death Benefit after re-entry.

Survivorship (Death of a Member) Notify FNPF of death

Who must notify FNPF of death?

The member’s next of kin may notify the Fund of the death of a member.

Requirements

  1. Advice of death must be filed by the member’s next of kin by completing FW02 Advice of Death Form.
  2. Certified original copies of the following documents pertaining to the member:
  • Death certificate issued by Registrar General’s Office.
  • Birth certificate (to have ‘DECEASED’ watermark if the member died overseas).
  • Latest extract of marriage certificate (in the case where a member was married more than once, all marriage certificates).
  • If the member was never married, a statutory declaration by the next of kin witnessed by a lawyer confirming the deceased marital status.
  • If the member was divorced a statutory declaration by next of kin witnessed by a lawyer confirming the deceased marital status after divorce with a certified copy of the latest extract of the marriage certificate with the divorce details and/or decree absolute.
  • Detailed employment history of the deceased showing employer name & address and period of employment.
  • Other forms of ID of the informant if required for proper ID verification. That is FNPF membership card or, other valid ID such as a driver’s license and passport.

Nominee

Who is eligible to claim the members’ funds?

Person(s) who are nominated in the last valid nomination filed with the Fund are eligible to withdraw the deceased member’s contributions.

Monies in the deceased member’s general and preserved accounts, plus any special death benefit if the member is eligible will be paid out according to the shares allocated by the nominator. If the spouse is the sole nominee, then he/she will be eligible for the Retirement product.

Invalid Nomination

If there is no valid nomination, monies in the deceased member’s account shall be paid to the High Court for distribution.

Nominee is below the legal age of 18

If the nominee (other than the spouse) is below the age of 18, then the monies will be paid to the High Court of Fiji.

Death of a Nominee

In the event of the death of a nominee, his/her share will be regarded as an unallocated amount and it will be paid to the High Court of Fiji.

Requirements

  1. The nominee(s) must complete the FW02N Nominee Claim Form.
  2. Nominee(s) birth certificate – full extract printed after the year 2000.
  3. Nominee(s) latest bank statement for local bank deposit.
  4. For overseas bank deposits, detailed bank account information, certified copies of passport and visa.
  5. Valid Photo ID Card of the nominee, that is, FNPF Joint ID card, driver’s license or passport.

Pension Options (available if the spouse is the sole nominee)

  1. Life Pension regular monthly payment paid out to the pensioner until he/she dies. It can be a sole or joint pension and different rates are applied for each.
  2. Term Annuity allows a member to set all or set aside some of his/her balance in their FNPF account for a fixed term of 5, 10 or 15 years; different rates apply for each of the fixed terms.
  3. Lump-Sum withdrawal allows members to withdraw some, or all, of their pension conversion amount as a lump sum.
  4. A combination of lump sum and/or life pension and/or term annuity.

NOTE

  • The Pension option submitted and accepted by FNPF shall be deemed to be the final decision of the member; thus, it’s important for the member to carefully consider his/her options and to choose wisely.
  • Member cannot make changes to the pension options after the acceptance of the application form by FNPF. Again, the need to consider your options and choose wisely.

Method of Payment

  1. Shall be directly made to nominee’s nominated bank account.
  2. Any bank charges for the purchase of a bank draft or telegraphic transfer is deducted from the member’s withdrawal payment.

Special Death Benefit (Funeral Assistance)

Withdrawal Qualifications

  1.  Only the person nominated by the eligible deceased member to receive the SDB Funeral Assistance may apply.
  2. Payment shall be made in accordance with the Memorandum of Administration filed by the member.
  3. The Memorandum of Administration form shall be valid at the time of death.
  4. A maximum of $2,000 will be given under this scheme.
  5. Assistance is for the funeral expenses of the deceased member. This assistance cannot be accessed for any other expenses related to the member.
  6. The executor is to apply for this assistance within 20 working days from the date of death

 Requirements

  1. The executor must complete the FW02E – Special Death Benefit Claim Form.
  2. Certified copies of the Medical certificate of cause of death, by the hospital prior to burial/cremation or Death certificate issued by Registrar of Births and Deaths.
  3. Deceased and executor’s original/certified copy of the birth certificate.
  4. Evidence from the nominated person’s banker confirming the member’s open bank account number for payment deposits. Evidence should not be more than a month old.
  5. Certified copy of the Executor’s valid Photo ID Card.

Method of Payment

Payment is made directly to the applicant’s bank account.

Migration

Fiji Citizen

Withdrawal Qualifications

  1. The member must hold an unconditional permanent residence visa for the country to which he/she is migrating. The member does not qualify for full withdrawal of funds if he/she is on a provisional/temporary residency visa.
  2. The member may apply for withdrawal of funds after the acceptance of resignation or termination date as confirmed by the employer.

Entitlement

  1. Full balance in members’ general and preserved account.
  2. Where an account is not fully updated member would be paid the total balance as of the date of withdrawal. Funds received after full withdrawal would be paid as Further Payment.

Requirements

  1. The member must complete the FW04 Migration Form.
  2. Original or certified full extract of birth & marriage certificate printed after the year 2000 (if applicable).
  3. Certified (by lawyer or Commissioners of Oath or Notary Public (Overseas)) copy of the first few pages of his/her passport showing details of the passport holder and the validity of the passport.
  4. Certified (by lawyer or Commissioners of Oath or Notary Public (Overseas)) copies of his/her permanent residency visa.
  5. FNPF membership Joint Card. (f) If employed in the last 6 months, a letter of acceptance of resignation from his/her last employer, confirming the member’s last day of employment.
  6. Detailed employment history showing all employers’ names and addresses and dates employed.
  7. Latest bank statement (Local/Overseas).
  8. Where members opt for payment into an overseas bank account, the member shall submit details of the overseas bank account number and branch address, BSB number, swift code, and routing number.

Payment Options

Members can only opt for a full lump sum payment.

Method of Payment

  1.  Payment shall be made into a member’s bank account in Fiji or overseas.
  2. Payment can be sent via a bank draft posted to a reliable address overseas.
  3. Any bank charges for the purchase of a bank draft or telegraphic transfer is deducted from the member’s withdrawal payment

Expatriate / Non-Fiji Citizen

Withdrawal Qualifications

  1. An expatriate member who has completed his/her work contract in Fiji and is returning to his/her country.
  2. An expatriate member whose work contract has been terminated by the employer in Fiji and is returning to his/her country.
  3. An expatriate member who voluntarily resigns from employment prior to completing his/her work contract in Fiji

Entitlement

  1. Full balance in members’ general and preserved account.
  2. Where an account is not fully updated member would be paid the total balance as of the date of withdrawal. Funds received after full withdrawal would be paid as Further Payment.

Requirements

  1. Member must complete FNPF form FW04 (Migration).
  2. Original or certified full extract of birth & marriage certificate printed after the year 2000 (if applicable).
  3. Certified copies of the first few pages of his/her passport showing details of the passport holder and the validity of the passport.
  4. Acceptance of resignation or termination letter from employer confirming the member’s last date of employment, if employed in the last 6 months.
  5. Certified copy of work permit, if employed in the last 6 months.
  6. FNPF Membership Joint Card and/or any other form of ID is required.
  7. Latest bank statement (Local/Overseas).
  8. Where members opt for payment into the overseas bank account, the member shall submit details of the overseas bank account number and branch address, BSB number, swift code, and routing number.

Payments Options

Members can only opt for a full lump sum payment.

Method of Payment

  1. Payment can be made into the member’s bank account in Fiji or overseas.
  2. Payment can be made via a bank draft posted to a reliable address overseas.
  3. Any bank charges for the purchase of a bank draft or telegraphic transfer is deducted from the member’s withdrawal payment.

Definitions

Certified Documents: Documents stamped and signed by Justice of Peace (JP), Commissioner of Oaths, Notary Public (overseas), or an authorized FNPF Officer as being a true likeness of the original document.

Further Payments

Qualifying conditions

FNPF Contributions were credited to the member’s account after the full withdrawal payment.

Entitlement

  1. Amount credited in members general and preserved account, after payment of full withdrawal.
  2. Where the account is not fully updated members would be paid the total balance as of the date of withdrawal. Funds received after full withdrawal would be paid as Further Payment which must be requested in writing.

Requirements

A signed request letter from member or counter request form, with the following details:

  1. Valid ID of the member
  2. Original or certified full extract of birth & marriage certificate printed after the year 2000 (if applicable).
  3. Latest bank statement (Local/Overseas)
  4. Where funds are to be transferred to the member’s overseas bank account, full bank account details (BSB, Routing, and/or Swift code)

Method of Payment

  1. Payment shall be made into the member’s designated bank account in Fiji or overseas.
  2. Payment can be made via a bank draft posted to a reliable address overseas.
  3. Any bank charges for the purchase of a bank draft or telegraphic transfer is deducted from the member’s withdrawal payment.

Managing Your Account

a. Check your account transactions,
b. Reconcile contributions updated into your account with your records (pay slip).
c.  Update Your Personal Information
d. Present Proper Identification
e. Know Your Rights