Established 1 March 1995, the order is presented for achievement and merit to Fiji and mankind as a whole.

The order is divided into a general division and military division, and is presented in three classes, with an associated medal.

Following their terms of office, former Presidents remain as Companions of the Order of Fiji.

[2] The Order of Fiji has been a Commonwealth honour ever since Fiji returned to its membership of the Commonwealth in October 1997, albeit, as a republic in the Commonwealth of Nations The Order of Fiji is awarded in a military division and a general division.

It is awarded in three classes and a medal with the following post-nominal letters:[3]