Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No/1 | Yes |
Passport NoteAll visitors must
hold onward or return tickets and sufficient funds to cover stay. Permit/visa duration largely depends on these factors.
Applicants must make their own arrangements for collection/return of passport.
PassportsPassport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
VisasNot required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above who are issued a visitor’s permit valid for stays of up to four months on arrival except:
(a)
1. nationals of Lithuania who
do need a visa unless they are transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country within three hours, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa NoteEntry will be denied to persons who have been deported or removed from another country.
Types of Visa and CostSingle-entry: £45.
Multiple-entry: £80.
ValidityVisas are valid for stays of up to three months, but can be extended on application to: Immigration Dept, Level 3, Suvavou House, Victoria Parade, Suva (
street address);
or PO Box 2224, Government Buildings, Suva, Fiji (
postal address) (tel: 331 2622).
Applications to:Consular section of high commission or embassy; see
General Info.
Working Days RequiredOne to four weeks.
WarningTravelers should exercise caution when traveling to Fiji, particularly in urban areas. On 5 December 2006, the Fiji Military Commander dismissed the elected prime minister and government of Fiji and announced that he had assumed control of the country. A state of emergency is in place in Fiji.
There remains a potential for civil unrest following the military coup. Travelers should avoid all military or political rallies and large gatherings of people, and avoid openly discussing political issues. Travelers should also keep informed of developments.
Travelers should ensure that they are comfortable with, and regularly review their own and their family’s security arrangements. Travelers should also consider how to leave Fiji quickly should the security situation deteriorate.
The Military has set up a series of vehicle checkpoints in Suva, Nadi, Lautoka and Labasa, but traffic is running freely at present. The airport in Suva and the international airport in Nadi currently remain open and commercial flights are operating as normal.
The threat from terrorism in Fiji is low, but travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Penalties for possession of any amount of marijuana carry a mandatory prison sentence.
Tropical cyclones are common in Fiji from the beginning of November until the end of April.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | 1 |
| Cholera | No | 2 |
| Typhoid and Polio | 3 | N/A |
| Malaria | No | N/A |
Health CareThe main hospitals are located in Ba, Labasa, Lautoka, Levuka, Savusavu, Sigatoka, Suva and Taveuni, with clinics and medical representations elsewhere throughout the islands. Medical insurance is recommended. There is a private hospital in Suva that provides Western-style medical care and maintains the Fiji Decompression Chamber for the benefit of scuba divers. Medical emergencies may be referred to Australia, New Zealand or the USA. Doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payment for health services.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age arriving within 10 days of leaving infected areas.
2Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Fiji. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.
3Vaccination against typhoid and polio is advised.
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