Fiji travel advice

Most visits to Fiji are trouble-free, but travellers should take extra care when visiting isolated locations, especially when travelling alone.

As of June 2010, the Fiji Ministry of Health has imposed a state of public health emergency throughout the country as a result of a typhoid outbreak in Keiyasi in the Province of Nadroga on the island of Viti Levu.

A military coup took place in Fiji in December 2006. Travellers should exercise caution and are advised to monitor the local situation for developments. You should avoid all political rallies and avoid openly discussing political issues.

The penalty for possession of any amount of marijuana is a mandatory prison sentence.

There is a low threat from terrorism in Fiji. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

Tropical cyclones can occur in Fiji from the beginning of November until the end of April. Please listen out for radio/TV announcements and follow the advice/instructions issued by the local authorities. Driving conditions on all roads in flood affected areas can be poor.

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