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Travellers should exercise caution when travelling to Fiji, particularly in urban areas. On 5 December 2006, the Fiji Military Commander announced that he had assumed control of the country.
Public Emergency Regulations (State of Emergency) have been imposed twice and were lifted again on 5 October but Police checkpoints remain in place at night in major centres. Since 3 November 2007, the military and Police have detained a number of people alleged to be plotting to overthrow the Interim Government. Visitors should keep themselves aware of any changes in the status of the Regulations.
There remains a potential for civil unrest following the military coup. All military or political rallies and large gatherings of people should be avoided, as should openly discussing political issues. Visitors should also keep themselves informed of developments.
Travellers should ensure that they are comfortable with, and regularly review their own and their family's security arrangements. Travellers should also consider how to leave Fiji quickly should the security situation deteriorate.
The threat from terrorism in Fiji is low, but travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Penalties for possession of any amount of marijuana carry a mandatory prison sentence.
Tropical cyclones are common in Fiji from the beginning of November until the end of April.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
Public Emergency Regulations (State of Emergency) have been imposed twice and were lifted again on 5 October but Police checkpoints remain in place at night in major centres. Since 3 November 2007, the military and Police have detained a number of people alleged to be plotting to overthrow the Interim Government. Visitors should keep themselves aware of any changes in the status of the Regulations.
There remains a potential for civil unrest following the military coup. All military or political rallies and large gatherings of people should be avoided, as should openly discussing political issues. Visitors should also keep themselves informed of developments.
Travellers should ensure that they are comfortable with, and regularly review their own and their family's security arrangements. Travellers should also consider how to leave Fiji quickly should the security situation deteriorate.
The threat from terrorism in Fiji is low, but travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Penalties for possession of any amount of marijuana carry a mandatory prison sentence.
Tropical cyclones are common in Fiji from the beginning of November until the end of April.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
