Visitors to Fiji must obtain a visa from one of the Fijian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the 109 visa exempt countries.[1][2] All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Types Visas
There are two types of visa one for a single visits or one for multiple. Single visit visas are for one visit within three months. Multiple visit visas are good for multiple visits over a period of twelve months. The paperwork required depends on the visit type and must be done prior to travel. [3]
Visa policy map
Visa exempt countries
Citizens of the following 109 countries and territories do not require a visa for Fiji for visits up to 4 months. They are issued with Visitor Permits on arrival for stays not exceeding 4 months, which may be extended on application for up to two months at a time for an aggregate of six months.[2]
Visitor statistics
Most visitors arriving to Fiji were from the following countries of nationality:[5][6]
| Country | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Australia |
365,689 | 360,370 | 367,273 |
 New Zealand |
184,595 | 163,836 | 138,537 |
 United States |
81,198 | 69,628 | 67,831 |
 China |
48,796 | 49,083 | 40,174 |
 United Kingdom |
16,925 | 16,712 | 16,716 |
 Canada |
12,421 | 11,780 | 11,709 |
 South Korea |
8,871 | 8,071 | 6,700 |
 Japan |
6,350 | 6,274 | 6,092 |
| Total | 842,884 | 792,320 | 754,835 |
See also
References
- ^ List of visa exempted countries, Department of Immigration
- ^ a b "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ “Fiji Visas.” www.immigration.gov.fj/travel-requirements/fiji-visas.
- ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
- ^ VISITOR ARRIVALS - NUMBER BY COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, Fiji Bureau of Statistics
- ^ "PROVISIONAL VISITOR ARRIVALS - 2017 - Fiji Bureau of Statistics".