Fiji travel checklist
Tickets, money, passport! Your essential Fiji to-do list and packing list.
Before you go
A checklist of the most important things you need to do and pack before visiting Fiji.
To do
- Passport: Is it up to date? It must be valid for at least six months from your date of entry into Fiji.
- Visa requirements: Do you have a return or onward ticket? You'll need one to get a visa.
- Vaccinations: Have you checked which shots you may need?
- Travel insurance: Are you covered?
- Safety: Have you checked the latest safety advice on the region you're travelling to? Subscribe to the latest Smartraveller updates for safety information on your destination.
- Money: Have you told your bank you're going overseas and do you know how you'll be paying for things in Fiji?
- Booking: Have you booked accommodation for at least the first night?
- Transfers: Do you know how you'll get from the airport to your accommodation?
- Transport: Do you know how you'll get around Fiji, and do you need to pre-book any tickets?
- Driving: If you're planning on driving, do you have the correct licence and are you familiar with the local road rules?
- Phone: Have you switched off data roaming and voicemail? If you're planning to use a local or travel SIM, is your phone unlocked?
- Apps: Have you considered downloading offline maps, travel apps or currency exchange apps onto your mobile?
- Medication (see below): Have you checked that your regular medication is legal to bring into Fiji?
To pack
- Tickets
- Money (cash and cards)
- Passport
- A copy of your travel insurance details
- A list of emergency contacts at home and in Fiji
- Chargers (you won't need a power adapter to use your Australian appliances in Fiji)
- Mosquito repellent and mosquito-proof clothing
- Modest clothing for visiting villages
- Any regular medication (in original packaging, with prescriptions)
Important: If you're travelling with any medication classed in Fiji as a controlled drug (e.g. pethidine, codeine, morphine) you'll need to apply in advance for approval from the Fijian Ministry of Health.
Tip: No matter where you travel, you should carry all medications (even vitamins) in their original packaging, along with their original prescription. It's also a good idea to carry a letter from your doctor explaining what the medications are (using generic names), what they're for and dosage instructions.
Need to know
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Need to do
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Transport and accommodation
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