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Getting
There
Air
Travel To Fiji
As the hub of the South Pacific, Nadi International Airport
is the focal point of flights from Australia, New Zealand, Japan,
South Pacific Islands, United States, Great Britain and Europe
via eastern or western routes.
Air Pacific
is Fiji’s international carrier that has direct flights
from Auckland, Christchurch, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Honolulu,
Los Angeles, Vancouver and Narita (Japan). Air
Pacific is a full partner of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program
and has code-share arrangements. Other airlines that
fly into Fiji are Qantas,
Air
New Zealand, Korean
Air, Virgin
Australia
Domestic Air Travel
Fiji
has a selection of domestic air transfer options. Domestic airstrips
and airports are located in Nadi, Nausori, Mana Island, Labasa,
Savusavu, Taveuni, Vanua Balavu, Kadavu, Lakeba and Moala. Most
resorts have their own helicopter landing pads and can also
be accessed by seaplanes.
Pacific
Island Air
Air Pacific
Turtle Airways
Northern
Air
Island
Hoppers Helicopters
Entry Requirements
Fiji welcomes visitors and to facilitate easy entry, everything
has been done to make the process as pleasant as possible. A
valid passport for at least three months beyond the intended
period of stay and a ticket for return or onward travel is required.
Entry visas are granted on arrival for a stay of 4 months or
less for nationals of:
Antigua
Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Columbia
Cyprus
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Dominica
Estonia
The Federal Republic of Germany
The Federated States of Micronesia
Finland |
France
The Gambia
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guyana
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Kiribati
Latvia
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldovia
Monaco
Nauru |
New
Zealand
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Republic of Ireland
Republic of the Marshall Islands
Romania
Russia
Samoa
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & The Grenadines
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea |
Spain
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tonga
Trinidad
Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Kingdom of Great Britain
Northern Ireland
United States of America
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Yugoslavia
Zambia
Zimbabwe. |
Nationals
of other countries require prearranged visas, which can be applied
for at the nearest Fiji High Commission in their respective
country. Visas may be extended on application to the Department
of Immigration in Suva, Lautoka or Nadi. It is necessary to
have an onward or return ticket and sufficient funds. Those
wishing to stay more than six months should consult the Department
of Immigration.
Those
wishing to reside and work in Fiji, even on a temporary basis,
require proper authority to do so before arrival. In most cases,
prospective employers who make the necessary arrangements sponsor
such people.
For
more information on our customs visit the Fiji Customs website:
www.customs.gov.fj/site/arrivals_guide.htm
Fiji
is noted as one of the friendliest places in the world, but
visitors who intend to reside, or to reside and work, must make
certain they have satisfied immigration requirements.
Customs At International Airports
Fiji Customs operates a Dual Channel System - the Red and Green
Channels - for expeditious clearance of air travellers.
If you have any prohibited or restricted goods, or dutiable
goods exceeding your duty/VAT free concessions, you should seek
Customs Clearance. If you do not have any prohibited, restricted
or commercial goods, or dutiable goods exceeding your Duty/VAT
concessions, you should proceed. Note: Your baggage may be examined
by Customs. If this occurs, you will be required to open and
repack your baggage.
Departure Tax
Visitors to Fiji are required to pay $30.00 departure tax in
Fijian currency following check-in. Children under 12 are exempt.
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