Fiji Travel Information

Visa/Passports

Passports are valid for at least three months beyond intended stay. 31 day entry visas are granted to North Americans on arrival in Fiji.

Emergency Numbers

Police, Fire and Ambulance: 911

Currency

The Fijian dollar is the basic unit of currency. Notes available in $2, $5, $10, $20 and $50. Coins: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c and 50c.

Banking

Banks are oopen for customer assistance from 09.30am to 3.00pm Monday to Thursday and 09.30am to 4.00pm on Friday. They are closed on the weekends.

Credit Cards

Major credit cards are widely accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

Tipping

While tipping is not encouraged here, it is your choice to decide whether to give a gratuity.

Electricity

220-240 volts, 50 Hz, 3 pin flat plug is the standard. You will need a voltage converter if the applicable is 110 volts. Most leading resorts and hotels offer universal outlets for 240 volt or 110 volt hair dryers, shavers etc.

Seasons

The average Summer temperature (December-March) is approximately 85 F. The average winter temperature (June-October) is approximately 77 F

Fiji's Public Holidays 2007

Monday 8th October - Fiji Day
Friday 9th November - Deepawali
Tuesday 25th December - Christmas Day
Wednesday 26th December - Boxing Day

Fiji's Public Holidays 2008

Tuesday 1st January - New Year's Day
Monday 10th March - National Youth & Commonwealth Day
Monday 17th March - Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday
Friday 21st March - Good Friday
Saturday 22nd March - Easter Saturday
Monday 24th March - Easter Monday
Friday 30th May - Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day
Monday 16th June - Queens Birthday
Friday 10th October - Fiji Day
Tuesday 28th October - Diwali
Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day
Friday 26th December - Boxing Day

Flights

Flying time is approximately 10 hours from Los Angeles.

Language

English is the official language of Fiji. Fijian and Hindustani are also common.

Clothes

Casual, informal dress. T-shirts or golf shirts with shorts and slacks are appropriate for men, as are sun dresses, skirts, slacks, and blouses for women. Visitors are asked to be careful not to offend local sensibilities. Bikini and ultra-brief swim wear is acceptable at hotels and resorts but not when shopping in towns and cities or when visiting villages.

Time Zone

Fiji is situated west of the international dateline, and is 12 hours ahead of GMT, making it 20 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time

Departure Tax

Your departure tax is already incorporated into your airline ticket.