Fiji Travel Warnings
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should exercise caution when travelling in Fiji, particularly in urban areas. On 5 December 2006, the Fiji Military Commander announced that he had assumed control of the country. The Public Emergency Regulations (State of Emergency) were re-invoked on 6 September 2007. Police checkpoints are in place at night in major centres and gatherings of more than five people are prohibited. See the Political Situation section of this advice for more details.
There remains a potential for civil unrest following the military coup. You should avoid all military or political rallies and large gatherings of people, and avoid openly discussing political issues. You should also keep yourself informed of developments, including by regularly checking this advice.
Penalties for possession of any amount of marijuana carry 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.
The main type of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Fiji in 2006 involved the theft of money and passports. The majority of consular cases occur on the main island of Viti Levu. Robberies, thefts and assaults have occurred against foreigners in Fiji. You should take appropriate precautions.
Tropical cyclones are common in Fiji from the beginning of November until the end of April. See the Natural Disasters (Cyclones) and the Hurricanes for more details.
We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and the “Travel Insurance†page of the FCO website for more details.
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should exercise caution when travelling in Fiji, particularly in urban areas. On 5 December 2006, the Fiji Military Commander announced that he had assumed control of the country. The Public Emergency Regulations (State of Emergency) were re-invoked on 6 September 2007. Police checkpoints are in place at night in major centres and gatherings of more than five people are prohibited. See the Political Situation section of this advice for more details.
There remains a potential for civil unrest following the military coup. You should avoid all military or political rallies and large gatherings of people, and avoid openly discussing political issues. You should also keep yourself informed of developments, including by regularly checking this advice.
Penalties for possession of any amount of marijuana carry 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.
The main type of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Fiji in 2006 involved the theft of money and passports. The majority of consular cases occur on the main island of Viti Levu. Robberies, thefts and assaults have occurred against foreigners in Fiji. You should take appropriate precautions.
Tropical cyclones are common in Fiji from the beginning of November until the end of April. See the Natural Disasters (Cyclones) and the Hurricanes for more details.
We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and the “Travel Insurance†page of the FCO website for more details.