In order to travel to Fiji a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond the intended date of departure is required. There are no requirements for a Fiji visa if the stay is not longer than four months. However, you do need to obtain a visitor's permit needs upon arrival. A traveler should also have a return or onward travel ticket and evidence that there are sufficient funds to support yourself during the time you spend in Fiji. An extension for up to 6 months may be granted as long as there is a return ticket and funds to pay for the additional time spent in Fiji.
If the trip to Fiji is for business or study, the same requirements apply. However, a 14-day stay can be granted upon arrival. Business travelers should carry a letter from the host company in Fiji or their employer on letterhead that describes the nature of their visit and the work that will be completed.
For any traveler that is not from the United States or part of the European Union will need to have a visa for Fiji. The requirements to obtain the Fijian visa is a valid passport with six months of validity remaining, an application form, three passport-style photographs, and a copy of return or onward travel tickets.
There are special requirements for any travelers that wish to enter Fiji by yachts. A yacht can only enter Fiji through Suva, Lautoka, Savusavu and Levuka. The same passport requirements as traveling by air apply to any sailing vessel. Yachts that wish to dock at the Lau group of islands will need to get special permission granted at the first port of entry before continuing into Fiji.
Currently there are Public Emergency Regulations in place that have limited some basic rights and risks of travel to Fiji should be considered before travelling. The security situation in Fiji may seem calm but there continues to be certain dangers. Any traveler should use extra caution and avoid situations that include any demonstration in a public place or a large crowd. Sometimes even peaceful demonstrations can get out of hand, turn confrontational, and escalate into violence. Driving should be done during the day when at all possible. Fiji has insufficient street lighting and poor quality of roads.
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Be a smart traveler, before heading overseas make sure that you have travel and medical insurance, all the documents required to entry the country of choice and the proper identification to return to your country of residence. Be sure to stay updated on all weather related information.
It is advised that any American citizen, who travels to Fiji, check in with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. This will help authorities find a traveler should there be a personal emergency. The U.S. Embassy is located in Fiji's capital city of Suva. The telephone number is (679) 331-4466. Current travel information can be obtained by contacting the Embassy or Consulate.
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