Frequently Asked Questions

Yay! 333 Islands! Zero Restrictions.

On February 14, 2023 Fiji has lifted all remaining border health measures, including proof of Covid 19 vaccination and travel insurrance.

**The below Covid-19 guidelines are based on the latest Tourism Fiji information (last updated on 2/14/2023)

COVID-19 FAQs

  • 1) Vaccinations

    • Travellers (16yrs+) must produce a digital/paper certification of full-vaccination at least 14 days before travel. 

    • For countries that do not offer vaccinations for those below 18years, unvaccinated travellers who are 16-17years old can apply for a special exemption at covidexemption@gmail.com

    • Fiji currently recognizes AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, Nuvaxovid (Novavax), Coronavac (Sinovac), Covishield, BBIBP-CorV (Sinopharm), Covaxin and Sputnik V. vaccines only.

    • Please note that fully-vaccinated means that you have received the recommended number of initial doses (usually 2) of a vaccine that Fiji recognises. Vaccine booster shots are considered as additional protection to full-vaccination.

    • Travellers can be accompanied by their unvaccinated children.

    2) Travel Insurance

    • For travellers entering Fiji for a holiday: medical travel insurance, with international coverage that covers COVID-19 before travelling. 

    • We only book and work together with CFC certified accommodations and CFC certified transfers

    • During your visit to Fiji you can travel around the country, enjoy your hotel’s facilities, tourism experiences and restaurants, book a daytrip adventure or transit to a hotel on another island. CFC approved businesses may ask for proof of vaccination.

    • Depending on your country’s entry requirements, you may need to record a negative test result to return home.

    • If you feel sick and test positive on a RAT during your stay in Fiji, you will be required to undergo 5 days of isolation.

    • Should your home country or insurance provider require a PCR confirmation, this can be facilitated by your hotel at your cost. Your primary/close contacts will not need to quarantine and can access Safe Travel Areas provided they monitor their symptoms.

    • In Fiji, costs for a RAT test starts from $30FJD but some countries require a PCR test which starts from $200 FJD. 

  • Fiji does not require that you provide a negative COVID test result to enter the country.

    However, although not mandatory, we recommend that you also test at home prior to coming to Fiji (especially if you have symptoms) to ensure you're COVID free before you board the plane.

  • Yes! Fiji is quarantine free for fully-vaccinated visitors from all over the world.

    From the moment you arrive, you can start exploring the country, move to an outer island if you wish, and leave your hotel to do tours, tourism experiences and visit venues as soon as you've checked-in to your hotel/resort.

    However, to keep everyone safe, we recommend that you use Care Fiji Commitment venues and experiences and avoid high risk, low vax areas.

  • Yes it is. Of course, like with all travel, there are risks. But be assured that Fiji has done everything in their power to keep you safe while you enjoy your visit to the beautiful Island nation.

    Fiji Airways Travel Ready Program

    Fiji Airways has been awarded the Diamond certification, the highest standard for travel safeguards in a COVID-19 world by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and SimpliFlying. The ‘Diamond’ rating is the highest attainable rating in the audit conducted by APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying and offered only to airlines that provide hospital-grade health safety measures.

    Fiji Airways was also recently awarded the SKYTRAX 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating – the global benchmark for evaluating COVID-19 safe travel. Currently, only six airlines worldwide have achieved this top recognition.

    Fiji Airports ACI Accreditation

    In late 2020, the Nadi International Airport became the first airport in the South Pacific to be awarded the Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation for its Travel Safe program.

    Fiji Tourism Industry - Care Fiji Commitment

    To align to new safe travel norms, the Fijian tourism industry has adopted the Care Fiji Commitment (CFC); a WHO-approved standard of best-practice health and safety measures. These industry-wide standards apply to accommodation, activity operators and transfers and include the appointment of Wellness Ambassadors to ensure that COVID-safe protocols are managed, monitored and staff trained across their business. All Care Fiji certified and approved businesses are 100% vaccinated.

  • Yes – if you are visiting Fiji on holiday and are fully vaccinated, your unvaccinated children (below 16 years old) are most welcome to join you on a fun-filled family holiday.

    Children below 16 years old may travel to Fiji unaccompanied if they are fully vaccinated. If your country does allow your children to be vaccinated, we highly recommend it.

    For countries that do not offer vaccinations for those below 18years, unvaccinated travellers who are 16-17years old can apply for a special exemption at covidexemption@gmail.com

    Please note that Fiji currently recognises AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, Nuvaxovid (Novavax), Coronavac (Sinovac), Covishield, BBIBP-CorV (Sinopharm), Covaxin and Sputnik V. vaccines only.

    In Fiji, fully-vaccinated means that you have received the recommended number of initial doses (usually 2) of a vaccine that Fiji recognises. Vaccine booster shots are considered as additional protection to full-vaccination and are not mandatory.

  • Fiji is one of the most highly vaccinated tourism destinations in the world. Over 93% of our 18+ adult population is fully vaccinated and children aged 12-17 years are now also receiving vaccinations. Owing to the high level of fully vaccinated locals, Fiji can safely welcome visitors back.

  • Fiji currently recognises AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, Nuvaxovid (Novavax), Coronavac (Sinovac), Covishield, BBIBP-CorV (Sinopharm), Covaxin and Sputnik V. vaccines only.

  • Travellers (foreign nationals entering Fiji) must have proof of insurance for COVID-19 coverage.

    Your insurance policy document should include the following information:

    • Names of insured travellers covered by the policy.

    • If a policy is covered by the traveller’s employer or provided for free by their travel company, please ensure that there is an additional document:

    • linking the passenger and the policy (policy number/receipt) or

    • a company letterhead confirming that the policy covers each traveller.

    • Validity dates of the insurance cover

    If you or a family member tests positive for COVID-19 during your stay, appropriate insurance will be needed to cover costs related to room relocation and booking extensions, rebooking airline tickets and any associated medical costs.

  • Alert your resort’s Wellness Ambassador. They have plans and procedures in place that can help you isolate comfortably in your resort. They will put you in touch with the relevant medical authorities.

    Hotel isolation for guests who test positive for COVID is 5 days. A "fit to fly" certificate will be issued after this isolation period to allow a return home in the event the tourist still tests positive, depending on their home country's requirements.

    Testing Positive

    • If testing positive for COVID-19 in Fiji, guests will be placed in an isolation room at their hotel, or another 'overflow' facility. Where possible they will remain in the room they are already in. They will then start a 5-day period of isolation.

    Hotel Isolation If You Test Positive for COVID.

    • If you test positive, the isolation period in your hotel in Fiji is 5 days. A PCR test can be requested to verify the result if required by your insurance company.

    • Formal isolation ends after 5 full days if the guest is fever-free for 24 hours and other symptoms have improved.

    • On leaving Isolation, guests are encouraged to wear a mask and practice hand-sanitization when in public spaces.  However it is not mandatory to do so. 

    Hotel Isolation for Close Contacts Who Test Negative

    • Negative close contacts can choose to join the positive patient in isolation or stay in their original accommodation.   

    • Joint isolation in the same room will require appropriate mask wearing of N95 mask for both positive and negative close contact cases.   

    • If a negative close contact who isolates with a positive case, then tests positive, they will need to commence a 5-day isolation.

    • Negative close contacts who do not isolate must ensure they test if they experience any symptoms. If they test positive on a COVID test, a 5-day isolation period will commence.

    Returning Home after Isolation

    • To re-enter their home country, guests need to comply with their country of origin's testing requirements to confirm they are negative or no longer infectious.

    • If they continue to test positive after their 5-day isolation, a medical certificate will be provided by health officers confirming that they are no longer infectious – this is known as a Fit to Fly certificate

    Please ensure that your travel insurance is adequate to cover any unexpected extra days in Fiji due to a positive case.

    Please continuously review updates to your country’s evolving re-entry protocols for citizens who have contracted COVID-19 while travelling overseas.

  • No, you won't be stuck. You will only be required to isolate if you test positive yourself. However, if you are aware of or a close contact of someone who has tested positive, we highly recommend taking a test to confirm you are negative.

  • Fiji’s health care system has made significant progress over the years with adequate public health care system, supported by growing and modern private health care providers.

    Public/private hospitals and pharmacies are present in all major towns and cities (e.g. Suva, Nadi, Lautoka, Sigatoka, Labasa, Savusavu) and smaller satellite health centres in more remote areas and outer islands.

    Private medical facilities are mostly situated in Suva and Nadi. These private hospitals generally have 24-hr medical centres, general and specialist practitioners and comfortable in-patient facilities.

    Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are also available onsite at several resorts, and provide excellent, world-class care through dedicated emergency nurses, paramedics and doctors if required.

  • Wearing a mask is optional in Fiji but it is still highly recommended as a form of protecting yourself and others - especially in crowded indoor and outdoor spaces.

FIJI TRAVEL TIPS

  • Getting to Fiji is easy. Fiji Airways offers direct flights between Nadi International Airport and LAX or SFO on the U.S. West Coast (11h) You will lose a day crossing the dateline and arrive two days later around 5:15 AM local time.

    We’re happy to assist booking your Fiji Airways air fare for groups and individuals!

    Within Fiji you can travel by private transfer, taxi or bus. Boats and domestic airlines will transfer you between islands.

    For more information please contact our expert travel team!

  • A visa is not required when travelling from the United States or Canada as a tourist for up to 90 days. Travelers do fill out a Tourist Arrival Form on the plane prior to arrival with information for Immigration and Customs.

  • A current passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry is required to enter Fiji. Visas are not required if you are a US citizen. You must, however, possess an onward ticket out of the country. Permits are granted at the airport on arrival for a stay of one month and may be extended for up to six months.

  • The currency used throughout the country is the Fijian dollar. Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted in major hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions. ATMs are common in Fijian cities.

    Fiji is serviced by major commercial banks: ANZ Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of New Zealand, National Bank of Fiji and Westpac Banking Corporation. Note: National Bank of Fiji is the only bank in Taveuni. Normal banking hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday with late closing on Friday at 4:00 p.m. Bank of New Zealand operates a 24-hour service at Nadi International Airport. Legal tender is the Fijian dollar.

    Most major credit cards are accepted in Fiji. Hotels, restaurants, shops and other outlets normally accept American Express, Visa and Master Card.

  • Fiji time is 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

    Customary office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with an hour lunch usually between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.

  • It all depends on what you’re after! Fiji is a dream vacation destination year round.

    Fiji enjoys a warm and pleasant temperature throughout the year - average 70 - 78 F in the mild, dry season of May through October, and 73 - 86 F in the warm, wetter season of November through April.

    Water temperature averages 68 - 79 F from May – October, and 77 - 80 F from November through April.

    Dress for Fiji is cool and casual. Swimsuits and brief attire should be confined to beaches and hotel swimming pools.

    Don’t miss some great deals during the height of the wet season. February and March (the wettest & hottest months) are considered the low season. It doesn’t mean you will encounter a cyclone, but there will likely be daily showers.

    March to early December is the best time in Fiji when it comes to weather. Days are sunny and there’s usually very little rain.

    Fiji’s peak season from May/June & July/August is also the high season for the Beqa Lagoon Ultimate Shark Encounter dive.

    Late October to early November is also a great time for a trip to Fiji, with perfect tropical conditions but without the holiday crowds.

  • If you take any medications remember to pack an extra amount in case you decide to extend your stay. Be sure to pack sunglasses and insect repellent. The sunshine in the tropics can be extremely deceptive. Even on overcast days you run the risk of being burned by the sun’s ultra violet rays. We recommend using a good sunscreen (30 SPF or higher and make sure it is “Reef Friendly”). Be sure to bring plenty as sunscreen in Fiji is expensive.

    A rash guard is helpful to protect from the sun when snorkeling or participating in other water sports. Bring water/reef shoes to protect your feet from the coral and rockfish and sturdy shoes if you plan on taking some hikes.

  • Throughout Fiji the electrical current is 240 volts/50 cycles. Most hotels have a 110 volt converter for razors and hair dryers.

    3-pin power outlets are identical to Australia & New Zealand

  • The official languages of Fiji are Fijian, Fiji Hindi, and English.

  • Fijian culture is amongst the most laid back and happiest in the entire world! In general people dress modestly, especially when visiting a Fijian village. It’s highly recommended to visit a village with a tour guide as there are a lot of traditional protocols to be observed and followed. Men and specially women should cover shoulders and knees. Wearing a hat can be considered insulting to the chief, it’s also offensive to touch someone’s head or to wear shoes when entering someone’s house. It’s polite and encouraged to take a gift on a village tour (such as crayons, books or a ball for the children, and kava for the adults (you can find Kava Root at any Fijian market) This will show your true understanding of the Fijian culture).

    Kava

    Kava is the traditional national drink of Fiji. It is a mildly narcotic and sedative drink made from the crushed root of the yaqona strained with water. It is served in a large communal bowl as part of the traditional kava ceremony.

    So if you are participating in a kava ceremony, here are some pointers on kava ceremony etiquette. Fijian people are notoriously friendly, welcoming and accepting, so they will happily assist you through the process.

    Guests sit in a circle around the Kava bowl which is placed in front of the leader. The ceremony begins with the actual production of the kava. The end result is a brownish coloured liquid – the Kava gold. It is then strained and ready for drinking.

    Your host will offer kava as high tide (full cup) or low tide (half cup). When presented with the kava, clap once and yell ‘Bula!’ (Fijian for hello). Drink the kava in one gulp if possible, clap three more times and end with the word Maca – pronounced ‘Ma-tha’.

    Once you have finished your kava, you will feel a delightful sense of serenity and calm, with a slight numbness around your mouth, lips and tongue. A kava ceremony is always fun and full of laughter and smiles. Is is a true indicator of Fijian culture.

    Lovo

    Indigenous Fijian feasts are cooked in a 'lovo', an underground earth oven heated by hot stones. This slow-cook technique produces beautifully tender food with great flavour and a light smokiness. Many resorts offer a lovo feast at least once a week

    Meke

    ‘Meke' meaning all kinds of traditional song and dance, from graceful fan performances to athletic war dances, accompanied by a seated group who sing, chant and play percussion instruments. Men perform in warrior outfits, and the women wear traditional dress. Many resorts offer Meke dance performances at least once a week at dinner time.

  • Tipping is not encouraged in Fiji but you can give a gratuity for excellent service. Many resorts and dive centers have a separate Christmas Fund box that you can leave any amount in and it will be distributed amongst all staff.

  • Most stores, food markets and handicraft shops are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. There is no trading on Sunday.

    Bargaining is quite acceptable among shopkeepers and stallholders, however, not in major department stores, grocery stores, hotels or resorts where prices are set.

    A trip to one of the many open food markets can be quite fun. In these cosmopolitan meeting places you can bargain for fresh local fruits, vegetables and seafood. Markets are located in Nadi, Suva, Sigatoka and Lautoka.

  • WiFi is widely available and free at some resorts or in public areas of some resorts. High-speed WiFi is a fee item at some properties. You can rent a portable WiFi hot spot from Digicel Fiji or Vodafone Fiji, both have airport offices. Yes, your cell phone will work in Fiji, check with your provider to be sure you are set to make and receive calls while traveling internationally.

  • Yes!

    Fijians are considered some of the friendliest people on earth and they are amazing with children. Many resorts offer “Kids Clubs”, Nanny services and Bula Buddys.

    Fiji is one of the best places on earth for a family holiday!

  • Yes, and weddings performed in Fiji are recognized worldwide. Hotels and resorts usually have several ceremony options to choose from, a simple wedding or renewal of vows, sunset beach weddings and chapel weddings.

    Not getting married but ready for the next step? Many resorts can arrange a private beach picnic or private romantic destination dinner - the perfect way to get engaged!

SAY IT IN FIJIAN!

Hello - Bula!

Good Morning - Yadra Vinaka

Thank you - Vinaka

Please - Kerekere

Yes - Io

No - Sega

No worries -  Sega na Lega

Good Buy - Moce

See you later - Soto Tale 

Is there anything else you couldn’t find an answer for? Please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to assist!