Fiji international travel guide

Fiji

Fiji is part of Oceania with main city at Suva. It's usually 🌤️ 25.73 °C in Fiji with a rainfall of 🌧 341.40 mm. Tipping is usually not expected in Fiji. Internet speed in Fiji is on average 5.2 Mbps. In Fiji you drive on the left side. Its Developing country with a population of 867K people. The main currency is Fiji Dollar. The languages spoken are English, Fijian, Hindi and Urdu. Automatic teller machines are common in Fiji. Current travel safety advice is Do not travel. Get other useful information like socket plugs, SIM cards and emergency numbers.
👍 Developing   🌤️ ~25.73 °C   🌧 ~341.40 mm  👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 867K people

Advice

🛡️ Travel safety

Do not travel

Nationwide outbreaks of leptospirosis, typhoid and dengue have been reported. A curfew is in place in Fiji from 11pm to 4am. Social gatherings are limited to 100 people or fewer. Places of worship will reopen from 26 June. If you want to get home to Australia, Fiji Airways may arrange direct flights. Air New Zealand may arrange flights via Auckland. Visit their websites to register your interest. There are no other commercial flights. Follow the Australian High Commission on social media for regular updates on possible flight options for leaving Fiji (see Local contacts). We advise you: Do not travel to Fiji.

issued date: June 25, 2020

General

🔌 Sockets

Fiji uses 240V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type I.

🌐 Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are English, Fijian, Hindi and Urdu

Money

💱 Currencies Used

Fiji uses the Fijian dollar (symbol: $), code FJD.Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 dollars. Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 dollars and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents.

🏧 ATMs

Automatic teller machines are common in Fiji. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

💁‍♂️ Tipping

Not expected, but can leave extra tip Tipping is usually not expected in Fiji. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.

Calling

📡 Internet

Internet speed in Fiji is on average 5.2 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Fiji is low. It is not as easy to find one.

📱 Phones

You can buy a SIM card for about 45.59 FJD, which includes 6 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Digicel or Vodafone. Fiji uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Fiji upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

📞 Calling

To call Fiji, dial +, then 679 (the country code for Fiji), then the area code and the local number.

Driving

🛣️ Road rules

In Fiji you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 20-50 km/h (12-31 mph) in all built-up areas and 80 km/h (49 mph) on undivided highways.

🆘 Emergency

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Police

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Ambulance

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Fire department

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Last updated: January 1, 2021

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