Entry Procedures

Many nationalities can enter Fiji for tourism without a visa for a set period, receiving a visitor permit on arrival. However, rules depend on your nationality and can change, so always confirm the latest entry conditions for your passport with the official Fiji immigration authorities before you travel. Have proof of onward travel and accommodation ready, and check any extension rules if you plan a longer stay.

Your passport should generally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned stay in Fiji, with blank pages for stamps. It must be undamaged, and airlines check documents at check-in. Validity and blank-page rules can vary by nationality, so confirm your exact requirements with the official source before travel. Keep a copy separate from the original.

On arrival you may be asked to show a valid passport, an onward or return ticket, proof of accommodation such as a resort booking, and evidence of sufficient funds. You will usually complete an arrival card. Keep booking confirmations and your first-night address handy. Requirements can change, so check the official immigration and airline guidance before you fly.

You must declare cash above the set threshold, commonly around FJ$10,000 or the foreign equivalent, when entering or leaving Fiji. This includes notes, coins and certain financial instruments. Declaring is free and legal; failing to declare can lead to seizure and penalties. When unsure, declare it, and confirm the current threshold and forms on the official Fiji Revenue and Customs website before you travel.

You can bring prescription and personal medicines for your own use, ideally in original labelled packaging with a copy of the prescription or a doctor's letter. Carry enough for your trip plus a little extra. Some substances are controlled and may need documentation or advance approval. Declare medicines if asked. On remote islands, pharmacies are limited, so bring what you need and check specific rules with the official source.

No special vaccinations are required for most travellers to enter Fiji, and there is no yellow fever risk in the country. Health authorities suggest being up to date on routine vaccines, and some travellers consider hepatitis and typhoid depending on plans. A yellow fever certificate may be requested only if you arrive from a country with risk. Check the CDC and official Fiji guidance for the latest advice before you travel.

Most visitors arrive at Nadi International Airport (NAN). You clear immigration with your passport and arrival card, collect bags, then pass biosecurity and customs, where officers may inspect luggage and check for food or plant items. The process is friendly and English-speaking. From Nadi, resort transfers, boats and domestic flights connect onward to the islands, so allow time for connections.

Confirm your entry requirements and have onward tickets and accommodation details ready before you fly. Empty any food from your bags and clean beach or dive gear to speed biosecurity. Book island transfers in advance and allow buffer time, as boats and small planes follow the weather. Pack reef-safe sunscreen, a light rain layer for the wet season and a little cash for small islands.