Foreign travel advice

Fiji

Entry requirements

This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of Fiji鈥檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Fiji set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .

Passport validity requirements

Your passport must have an 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Fiji.

Visa requirements

You do not need a visa for visits of up to 4 months. If you plan to stay for longer than 4 months, apply for a visa from the .

At Fiji border control, you must also show:

  • an onward or return ticket
  • a valid visa for the next country you鈥檙e travelling to

If you鈥檙e visiting Fiji on business, you must apply for a , which is valid for 21 days.

Yacht entry

Yachts can only enter Fiji through Suva, Lautoka, Savusavu and Levuka. For other ports, such as Nadi and Denarau, you .

Travelling with children

If you are entering Fiji on a work or residency permit, and are travelling as a lone parent, you may need to have evidence of your parental responsibility. For further information contact the .

Vaccine requirements

To enter Fiji, you must have a certificate to prove you鈥檝e had a yellow fever vaccination if you鈥檙e coming from a聽.

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .

Customs rules

There are strict rules about . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Fiji customs has strict quarantine regulations and customs officers X-ray all luggage arriving at Nadi airport. They will confiscate most fresh foodstuffs, unless you鈥檙e arriving from a country with quarantine agreements with Fiji.

Taking money into Fiji

Declare cash in any currency worth 10,000 Fijian dollars or more. If you are found with undeclared cash, you could be prosecuted and get a fine or a prison sentence. 聽

Most tourist hotels and many restaurants accept credit cards. Not all ATMs accept the full range of credit cards. The Australian and New Zealand Bank (ANZ) and Westpac ATMs accept cards with the Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and Cirrus symbols.