Fiji travel checklist

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 registered your travel plans with smartraveller and checked the latest safety advice on the region you're travelling to?
• 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.