Fiji destination information

All you need to know before visiting Fiji

Fiji summary

Fiji is a small country with around 867K Fijian. Official languages are Fiji Hindi, Fijian and English. Fiji uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, °C). Time zone is UTC+12:00 with daylight saving time. Currency used in Fiji is Fiji Dollar (FJD).

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ATMs in Fiji are Common. Internet speed in Fiji is on average 5.2 Mbps. In Fiji you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).

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👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 867K ☀️ ~24 °C 🌧 ~222 mm 👍 Developing 🚩 18k km2 (7k mi²)
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General

Socket 🔌

Fiji uses 240V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type I.

Languages 🗣️

  • English
  • Fijian
  • Hindi
  • Urdu

Money

Currency 💱

1 FJD = 0.45 USD

Fiji uses the Fijian dollar (symbol: $), code FJD.Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 dollars. Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 dollars and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents.

ATM 🏧🏦

Common

Automatic teller machines are common in Fiji. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping 💁🏽

Not expected, but can leave extra tip

Tipping is usually not expected in Fiji. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.

Card 💳

Phone

Mobile Phone 📱

Fiji uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900.

Roaming 🌐

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Fiji upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Emergency Calls 🚨

Universal :

123

Police :

123

Ambulance :

123

Fire department :

123

Calling ☎️

International

To call Fiji, dial +, then 679 (the country code for Fiji), then the area code and the local number.

Locally


international: + 679 1234567
calling local: 1234567

Internet connection

Internet Speed 💯

Internet speed in Fiji is on average 5.2 Mbps.

Wifi 📡

WiFi coverage in Fiji is low. It is not as easy to find one.

SIM Card #️⃣

You can buy a SIM card for about 45.59 FJD, which includes 6 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Digicel or Vodafone.

Driving

Rules 🚗

In Fiji you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).

Limits 🚦

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 20-50 km/h (12-31 mph) in all built-up areas and 80 km/h (49 mph) on undivided highways.

Weather

Temperature 🌡️

Rainfall ☔

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Visa Exemption

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Fijian visa Online

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Health regulation

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Customs rules

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LGBT Destination info

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Fijian embassies

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