Travel Advisory
Please check your government's official travel advisory before departure. Situations can change rapidly.
Safety Level
Official risk level and travel advisories
Fiji is a welcoming, generally safe island destination where most visits are relaxed and trouble-free. Locals are famously friendly and resorts are well run. The main risks are practical rather than criminal: strong sun, the cyclone season and ocean conditions. Take normal precautions with belongings in towns, respect the sea, and enjoy the islands at their gentle pace.
- Overall
- Safe, friendly
- Main risks
- Sun, sea, cyclones
- Emergency
- 911
- Locals are friendly and resorts well run
- Respect the sea and strong tropical sun
Danger Zones & Areas to Avoid
Regions with poor security or restricted access
There are no no-go zones for tourists in Fiji. Resorts, islands and tourist areas are very relaxed. In Suva and Nadi towns, use normal city awareness after dark and keep valuables secure. The bigger practical hazards are natural: strong currents, reef cuts and sunburn. Follow resort and boat crew advice about swimming spots and weather before heading out on the water.
- Resorts
- Very relaxed
- Towns
- Normal awareness
- Sea
- Watch currents
- No off-limits areas for visitors
- Follow crew advice on currents and weather
Natural Disaster Risks
Earthquakes, typhoons, floods, and other hazards
Fiji's cyclone season runs roughly from November to April, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and the risk of flooding. Most trips are fine, but storms can disrupt flights, ferries and island transfers. Follow official weather updates and resort guidance, keep flexible plans, and consider travel insurance that covers weather delays. Earthquakes and tsunami are possible but rare; know your resort evacuation plan.
- Cyclones
- Nov to Apr
- Impact
- Transfers, flights
- Info
- Fiji Met
- Cyclones can disrupt ferries and flights
- Know your resort evacuation plan
Health & Disease Risks
Endemic diseases and hygiene concerns
Tap water is generally safe in main towns and most resorts, but on outer islands it can be unreliable, so confirm locally and use bottled or treated water when unsure. Mosquito-borne dengue occurs, so use repellent and cover up at dusk. The tropical sun is intense: use strong sunscreen, protect against reef cuts and stay hydrated. Bring personal medication and consider travel health cover.
- Tap water
- Verify on islands
- Mosquitoes
- Dengue risk
- Sun
- Very strong
- On outer islands, bottled water is safest
- Use repellent against dengue mosquitoes
Crime & Scam Trends
Common crimes and scams targeting tourists
Serious crime against tourists is uncommon, and Fijians are welcoming. The main issues are opportunistic: petty theft from beaches, unlocked rooms or bags, and occasional overcharging by unofficial taxis or vendors. Agree taxi fares or insist on the meter, and use hotel safes for valuables. Be polite but firm with persistent sellers, and keep an eye on belongings in busy town markets.
- Level
- Low serious crime
- Watch
- Petty theft
- Taxis
- Agree fare
- Use hotel safes and lock rooms
- Agree taxi fares or insist on the meter
Political Situation & Protests
Political instability and potential demonstrations
Fiji is generally calm and welcoming to visitors, and tourist areas are unaffected by day-to-day politics. The country has a history of past political changes, so it is wise to stay informed through official travel advice and avoid any demonstrations. In practice, holidays run smoothly. Respect local customs, especially in villages, and follow any guidance from your resort or tour operator.
- Climate
- Generally calm
- Tourism
- Unaffected
- Advice
- Avoid protests
- Stay informed via official travel advice
- Respect village customs and local guidance
Local Laws & Prohibitions
Important local laws and penalties for travelers
Fiji is easygoing but has clear laws. Drugs are illegal with serious penalties. Dress modestly away from beaches and resorts, especially in villages and towns, and remove hats and sunglasses when entering a village. When visiting a village, a sevusevu gift of kava is customary, arranged through a guide. Protect marine life; taking coral or certain shells is restricted. Behave respectfully at religious sites.
- Drugs
- Illegal
- Villages
- Dress modestly
- Custom
- Sevusevu gift
- Remove hats and cover up in villages
- Do not take coral or protected shells
Emergency Contacts
Police, ambulance, and fire department numbers
In an emergency, 911 is widely used for police, fire and ambulance; police can also be reached on 917, but numbers can vary, so confirm the current details with your resort on arrival. Response times can be slower on remote islands, where your resort or boat operator is often the first point of contact. Save your accommodation details and note the nearest clinic before island trips.
- Emergency
- 911
- Police
- 917
- Islands
- Ask resort first
- Confirm current emergency numbers on arrival
- On islands, your resort is often first contact
Embassy & Consulate Info
Location and contact details of your embassy
No embassy or consulate information is available for your selected nationality in this country.
Travel Insurance
Recommended coverage and tips for choosing a policy
Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. Serious medical cases may need evacuation to Australia or New Zealand, which is very costly without cover. Choose a policy that includes water sports, diving and boat transfers, plus cyclone-related trip disruption. Check that diving is covered to your planned depth. Keep your policy number and the insurer's emergency line handy, especially before heading to remote islands.
- Insurance
- Strongly advised
- Cover
- Diving, boats
- Evac
- Can be costly
- Serious cases may need overseas evacuation
- Ensure diving and boat transfers are covered