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Entry Requirements
Fiji welcomes visitors and to facilitate easy entry everything has been done to make process as pleasant as possible. A valid passport for least three months beyond the intended period of stay and a ticket for return or onward travel are required.
Declaration to Customs
Prior to arrivals in Fiji, you will be asked to complete a declaration about goods that you have in your possession or in the baggage accompanying you or your family.
Banking
Following Banks are represented by Fiji's Banking industry ANZ Bank Ltd., Bank of Baroda, Colonial National, Habib Bank, Westpac Banking Corporation.ﾠ
Credit Card
Most of the tourist retail outlets and Hotels in Fiji accept major credit cards like American express, Diners Club, Visa, JCB International, Master card.
Currency
The Basic unit of currency is Fijian Dollar and denominations of $50, $20, $10, $5, $2 notes and $1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c coins are available. There is no restriction on the amount of currency which you may bring into Fiji but export restrictions do apply. If you are carrying more than $500 in Fiji currency or $ 1,000 in overseas currency you should declare it to a Customs officer on arrival if you intend to take it with your when you leave Fiji.
Tax/Dutiable Goods
Fiscal duty and VAT are levied on all goods in excess of concessions, Fiscal duty rates vary depending on the goods, whereas VAT is uniformly applied at 12.5%. VAT is applied to a base which includes the value of the goods plus any fiscal duty payable.
Duty/VAT Free Concession
Every passenger is entitled to the following duty and VAT free concessions :
ﾠﾠﾠ * Dutiable goods accompanying passengers (other than alcohol & tobacco product) not exceeding F$400 in value.
Goods owned by passengers and not intended as gifts or for sale:
ﾠﾠﾠ * Personal effects; and Household effects for returning residents (must be used for 12 months prior to departure) or intending residents.
ﾠﾠﾠ * Articles taken out of Fiji on departure on which duty and tax have been paid.
Each passenger, of 17 years or more, may also bring into Fiji, duty and VAT free, the following goods provided they are accompanied and are not for sale:
ﾠﾠﾠ * 2 x lt spirit or 4.5 litres of wine
ﾠﾠﾠ * or 12 pack beer
ﾠﾠﾠ * and 250 cigarettes or 250g tobacco or 50 cigars
Quarantine
ﾠﾠﾠ * The following items need to be declared for quarantine purposes:
ﾠﾠﾠ * Food of any kind.
ﾠﾠﾠ * Plants or parts of plants - live or dead, including seeds, bulbs, nuts and wooden articles.
ﾠﾠﾠ * Earth, rock, soil or mineral samples.
ﾠﾠﾠ * Animals or parts of animals - live or dead including coral, shells and goods made from protected wildlife.
ﾠﾠﾠ * Equipment used with horses or other animals.
ﾠﾠﾠ * Biological specimens or tissues - human or animal.
Pictures courtesy of Fiji Visitors Bureau
Disclaimer
The information provided herein is designed as a guide and does not contain a complete list of Customs, Immigration or any other organisation's procedures and requirements. |
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