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🇫🇯 Fiji

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Tropical paradise of coral and culture

Capital
Suva
Currency
Fijian dollar (FJD)
Population
940,000
Languages
English, Fijian, Hindi
Region
Oceania
Drives on
left
Plugs
I
Voltage
240V / 50Hz
Emergency
911

Overview

Warm reef water wraps around 300 islands where villagers call bula from shore and soft coral blooms like underwater fireworks.

Trade & FTA

Trade agreements (4): PACER Plus, MSG trade bloc, bilateral agreements with Australia/New Zealand.

Passport strength: visa-free/VOA to ~90 destinations. Limited visa-free access; strongest in Pacific island neighbors and Commonwealth countries.

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Visas & entry

Visa-free up to 4 months for many; varies by nationality

e-Visa: no · Visa on arrival: Visa-free entry for most short stays · Digital-nomad visa: Fiji Remote Worker (Nomad) Visa

Getting around

Flights and ferries between islands; local buses and taxis on main islands; resort transfers.

Car vs taxi: Rent on Viti Levu for independent exploring; otherwise use hotel transfers/licensed taxis.

Money, SIM & tipping

Money: Cards at resorts and hotels; cash for markets and villages; ATMs in main towns.

SIM & data: Regional eSIMs available; local SIMs (Vodafone Fiji, Digicel) at Nadi airport.

Tipping: Tipping is not customary; some resorts pool a shared staff fund.

Culture & language

Etiquette: Remove shoes and dress modestly in villages; a sevusevu (kava) greeting shows respect.

Food: Try kokoda, lovo-cooked meats and cassava; drink bottled water.

Say hello: Fijian / English — “Bula” · thanks “Vinaka” · how much? “How much is this?”

Safety & emergency

Very safe and welcoming; secure valuables at resorts and beaches.

Emergency
911
Police
917
Ambulance
911
Fire
910

Living, nomad & costs

For nomads: Emerging digital nomad destination in Viti Levu and Nadi; growing coworking infrastructure and visa incentives for remote workers.

Education: Mixed quality; international schools available in main cities; higher costs than Pacific peers.

Healthcare: Basic public healthcare; private clinics available in Suva/Nadi; limited specialist services.

Good to know (legal)

Cities we cover (6)

NadiCoral CoastVanua LevuSuvaDenarau IslandLabasa

Frequently asked

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Fiji?

Visa-free up to 4 months for many; varies by nationality

What currency does Fiji use?

Fiji uses the Fijian dollar (FJD). Capital: Suva.

What trade agreements does Fiji have?

PACER Plus, MSG trade bloc, bilateral agreements with Australia/New Zealand.

Is Fiji safe for travellers?

Very safe and welcoming; secure valuables at resorts and beaches.

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