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- Capital
- Suva (SUV)
- Dialing Code
- +679
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +12
- Daylight Savings Time
- Last Sunday of October - third Sunday in January: UTC / GMT +13
- Language
- Fijian and Hindustani
- Best Time to Go
- May - October
- Currency
- Fijian Dollar (FJD)
Travel Tips
- Avoid driving at night, especially outside of the urban areas, as cattle wander the unlit roads
- English is widely spoken
- November to April is cyclone season
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink, bottled water is available
- It is important to dress modestly when away from hotels and resorts and particularly when visiting a Fijian village (no bare shoulders or short shorts – a sulu sarong is useful for men and women as a wraparound). Avoid wearing a hat in a village; it is considered an insult to the village chief
Last updated 30 September 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
April: 3 - 4, 6
May: 15, 29
August: 24
October: 10
November: 9
December: 25 - 26, 28
Visa Requirements
SA Passport Holders do not require a visa for tourism purposes
- Entry visas are granted on arrival for a stay of 4 months or less to nationals of visa-exempt countries
- For those who require visas, please refer: www.immigration.gov
Entry Requirements
- A valid passport for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay
- A return ticket home or for onward travel to another country for which you are authorized to enter
- A confirmed address in Fiji (may include hotel / resort details)
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Completed immigration arrival card
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
South African Representative Abroad
Accredited to New Zealand.