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(Last updated: 28 August 2008)
Visas
Australians travelling to Fiji require a valid passport but do not require an entry visa. A four-week visa to enter and reside in Fiji is issued on arrival at the port of entry. You should also have a return or onward ticket and sufficient funds for living expenses before entering Fiji.
There are two main types of permits given: investor permit or work permit. Both types of permit entitle holders, spouses and children less than 21 years the right to enter and reside in Fiji.
Working without a work permit is prohibited. The exception is a person may work for up to two weeks in their normal occupation.
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Fiji enjoys a tropical climate with generally warm to hot conditions. Temperatures average 22°C during May to October, when the cooling southeast trade winds blow. In summer the winds are more variable and temperatures higher, typically around 30°C, with high humidity with heavy rainfall in Suva. A mountain range divides Viti Levu, the main island, into wet and dry zones. Suva is on the wet, eastern side, where rainfall averages over 3,000mm per annum.
For weather details in Fiji, please visit the World Meteorological Organization. |
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Fiji has two airports that service international arrivals.
The main airport is located in Nadi on the North Western side of Viti Levu. This airport services the main resort region around Nadi. Suva is a three-hour drive from Nadi or a half-hour flight by small aircraft.
The second airport is located near Suva at Nausori, about 30-40 minutes drive from the CBD. A taxi fare is approximately FJ$30.
International flights are available to Suva from Sydney and Auckland.
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The international gateway to Fiji is Nadi, which is approximately three hours drive from Suva or a short 30-minute flight by small plane. Businesses are spread evenly between Suva and Nadi, so business travellers need to make time to visit both areas to make contacts. |
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Hotels
Fiji offers a range of accommodation options ranging from back packer to business to resort style accommodation. For a referral to a service provider that best meets your specific requirements, we recommend you contact Austrade Suva. |
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Fiji. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel.
Health
Vaccinations are not normally required. However, travellers arriving from designated areas of yellow fever or cholera are required to have evidence of vaccination. |
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Tipping is not expected or required in Fiji
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Time zones and time differences
Fiji is two hours ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
To find out the current time in Suva, view the World Clock. |
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Dialling codes
Fiji's country code is 679.
For calls to Fiji from Australia dial: 0011 + 679 + area code + telephone number.
For calls from Fiji to Australia dial: 00 + 61 + area code + telephone number.
For further information (eg. area codes) please visit the White Pages - international dialling codes.
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Government hours are 8.00am to 4.30pm with lunch from 12 noon to 1.00pm.
Banks are open 9.30am to 3.00pm, Monday to Thursday and 9.30am to 4.00pm, Friday. Some branches are also open for a half day on Saturdays.
Businesses are usually open from 8.30am to 5.00pm with an hour for lunch between 12 noon and 2.00pm.
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Public holidays
January 1 – New Year's Day
March 10 – National Youth and Commonwealth Day
March 17 – Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday
March 21 – Good Friday
March 22 – Easter Saturday
March 24 – Easter Monday
May 30 – Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day
June 16 – Queen’s Birthday
October 10 – Fiji Day
October 28 – Diwali
December 25 – Christmas Day
December 26 – Boxing Day |
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Electricity and water
Fiji's power supply is 240 volts, 60 AC. The three pronged, angled configuration plugs are used (as in Australia and New Zealand). |
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