Visa Information
Visa-free for most nationalities for 120 days.
No visa needed. Present passport and return ticket.
- 333 islands — most tourists visit Viti Levu and the Mamanuca/Yasawa groups.
- 'Bula!' is the universal greeting — say it to everyone.
- Fiji time is real — don't rush.
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Safety & Health
Very safe. Low crime. Resort areas are extremely safe. Suva has minor petty crime. Fijians are genuinely the friendliest people you'll meet.
- Taxi overcharging in Nadi.
- Overpriced island tours — compare before booking.
- Good hospitals in Suva and Nadi. Remote islands have limited facilities.
- Dengue present — use repellent.
- Coral cuts — bring reef shoes.
- Hepatitis A recommended.
- Routine vaccines up to date.
Tap water safe in cities. Bottled on islands.
Cyclone season November–April. Strong currents at some beaches. Remote islands have no medical facilities.
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Cultural Tips
- Say 'Bula!' to everyone — it's the warmest greeting in the Pacific.
- Visit a traditional village and participate in a kava ceremony.
- Try kokoda (Fijian ceviche), lovo feast (earth oven), and fresh tropical fruit.
- Don't wear hats or sunglasses in a village — it's disrespectful to the chief.
- Don't touch someone's head.
- Don't refuse kava if offered — it's an important ritual.
Not expected. Small tips appreciated at resorts. Village visits: bring a gift of kava root (sevusevu) for the chief.
Casual. Cover shoulders and knees when visiting villages. Sulu (sarong) is traditional and practical.
Christian majority. Sunday is observed — many businesses close. Village church services welcome visitors. Indo-Fijian Hindu and Muslim communities also present.
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