All visitors require a passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended period of stay. A ticket for return or onward travel, all documents for further travel and sufficient funds to cover the period of stay in
Fiji are also required.
Americans: United States citizens must have a valid passport. No visa is required. On arrival a visitor's permit can be obtained for a stay of up to four months.
UK nationals: British citizens require a valid passport. No visa is required. On arrival a visitor's permit can be obtained for a stay of up to four months.
Canadians: Canadians must
have a valid passport. No visa is required. On arrival a visitor's permit can be obtained for a stay of up to four months.
Australians: Australians must have a valid passport. No visa is required. On arrival a visitor's permit can be obtained for a stay of up to four months.
South Africans: South Africans must have a valid passport. No visa is required. On arrival a visitor's permit can be obtained for a stay of up to four months.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals must have a valid passport. No visa is required. On arrival a visitor's permit can be obtained for a stay of up to four months.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals must have a valid passport. No visa is required. On arrival a visitor's permit can be obtained for a stay of up to four months.
Health
No vaccination certificates are required for entry to Fiji, but a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers entering Fiji within 10 days of having stayed overnight or longer in infected areas. Visitors to Fiji should practice strict food, water and personal hygiene precautions to prevent typhoid as well as other diarrhoeal illness. A typhoid vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Fiji, except short-term visitors who dine only at major restaurants and hotels, such as cruise passengers. Visitors must drink only bottled water, The mosquito-borne disease, dengue fever, is a serious risk between November and April. Preventive measures include wearing long clothes and using insect repellent at all times. Medical facilities are adequate for uncomplicated treatment, but travel insurance with provision for medical evacuation to
Australia or New Zealand is advised.
Safety
Fiji does exhibit some socio-political tension and visitors need to be vigilant and avoid political rallies and public demonstrations. On 5 December 2006 the military moved into
Suva, and took over the running of the country in what was the fourth coup in 20 years. Visitors are advised to keep up to date with the current situation and avoid all large gatherings of people. The uncertain political situation, poor economic climate and unemployment mean the crime rate is high and it is unwise to carry large amounts of cash or wear expensive clothes or jewelry. Pickpockets are active at bus stations and taxi ranks and women on their own should be cautious. There has been an increase in the number of violent robberies, which have occurred against foreigners, particularly at night and in urban areas. Natural dangers exist in the form of rip tides along the reefs and river estuaries and care should be taken when swimming or boating. There is also the possibility of shark attacks. On the roads reckless driving is common and animals on the road pose a hazard, particularly after dark. Cyclone season is usually from November to April.
