Fiyi: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- Visa-exempt visitors still need a visitor permit, issued at the border for a period up to 4 calendar months; admission is not automatic.
- Carry FJD cash for villages, markets and local transport; card surcharges can apply.
- November–April is cyclone season; check forecasts, flood conditions and your accommodation’s evacuation plan.
Entrada y visados
Visa-exempt nationals can receive a visitor permit on arrival; non-exempt nationals must obtain visa approval before travel. A permit can run from a few days up to four months. Confirm the expiry at entry. A normal visitor permit does not permit employment or study.
Validez del pasaporte: Immigration FAQ asks for a passport valid for more than 6 months from travel; confirm your route and airline requirements.
En la frontera pueden pedir
- Carry return/onward travel, accommodation details, sufficient-funds evidence and visa approval if required.
Aduana
- Check food, plant, animal, medicine and other restricted-goods rules before packing.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: immigration.gov.fj ↗, immigration.gov.fj ↗, immigration.gov.fj ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Tarjetas sobre todo en ciudades y zonas turísticas.
Redes de pago: Visa, Mastercard
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
Dónde cambiar dinero
- Compare bank and authorised exchange-provider final rates.
Cajeros: ATMs are common in urban centres and larger resorts; fees apply and access is more limited in remote areas.
- Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted by tourism businesses; smaller businesses and transport often need cash.
- Card surcharges apply at some merchants; confirm the total before paying.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: fiji.travel ↗, smartraveller.gov.au ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Public nudity, including topless sunbathing, is illegal.
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Check customs restrictions on food, plants, weapons, medicines and animals.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Sunday is traditionally reserved for church, family and rest in many communities.
Ropa: Cover shoulders and knees in villages; a sulu is a useful cover-up.
Etiqueta
- Ask before photographs or entering homes and communal spaces.
- Remove hats and sunglasses in villages and shoes before entering village buildings.
- Follow your guide’s directions during a sevusevu ceremony.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: fiji.travel ↗, fiji.travel ↗
Clima
Tropical conditions with cyclone and flood risk, especially November–April. Severe storms can occur outside the main season; check marine and road conditions before island transfers.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: main cyclone season; monitor official warnings
- febrero: Feb: main cyclone season; monitor official warnings
- marzo: Mar: main cyclone season; monitor official warnings
- abril: Apr: main cyclone season; monitor official warnings
- mayo: May: outside main cyclone season; storms remain possible
- junio: Jun: outside main cyclone season; storms remain possible
- julio: Jul: outside main cyclone season; storms remain possible
- agosto: Aug: outside main cyclone season; storms remain possible
- septiembre: Sep: outside main cyclone season; storms remain possible
- octubre: Oct: outside main cyclone season; storms remain possible
- noviembre: Nov: main cyclone season; monitor official warnings
- diciembre: Dec: main cyclone season; monitor official warnings
Mejor temporada: Choose dates around local forecasts and planned island activities; have a disruption plan in cyclone season.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: smartraveller.gov.au ↗, safetravel.govt.nz ↗
Qué llevar
- Village cover-up or sulu
- FJD cash in small notes
- Sun and rain protection
- Personal medication and travel documents
- Offline details for island transfers
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Nude or topless sunbathing
- Depending on card payment in every village
- Unplanned night driving outside urban areas
Práctico
Enchufes: Confirm socket type and voltage with your accommodation before travel.
Agua: Confirm the local supply; carry safe water for village and remote-island outings.
Circulación: por la izquierda
Seguro: Include your planned water sports and medical evacuation in your cover.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: fiji.travel ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗, safetravel.govt.nz ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.