🇫🇯 Travel facts Fiji
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Fiji — entry, tipping, plug, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Suva |
|---|---|
| Language | English, Fijian, Hindi |
| Currency | Fiji Dollar (FJD) |
| Timezone | UTC+12 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 22–28 hours (with layover) |
| Emergency number | 911 · Police 917 |
| Plug | Type I · 240 V / 50 Hz · Adapter needed |
| EU / Schengen | not an EU country · not Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Fiji?
Passport required; visa-free for up to 4 months.
Passport must be valid for 6 months plus return/ onward flight ticket. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Fiji?
Not common; in upscale resorts, 5–10% is appreciated but voluntary.
Taxi: Round up.
Which plug adapter do I need in Fiji?
Adapter needed: Plug type I, 240 V / 50 Hz.
Australian type I — adapter required; many resorts have USB charging stations.
Can you drink tap water in Fiji?
Partly — varies by region, bottled water is recommended if in doubt.
Generally drinkable in Suva and Nadi; bottled water is recommended on smaller islands.
What can I bring back from Fiji to Germany?
Third country: When returning to Germany, goods up to €430 (by air travel), 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of spirits are duty-free. Entry: strict biosecurity — declare food/natural products.
Will my mobile phone work in Fiji?
No EU roaming — pre-book eSIM or buy a cheap local SIM on site.
Card or cash — how do you pay in Fiji?
Fijian Dollar (FJD); card in resorts, cash for villages, markets and small islands.
What should I know about health in Fiji?
Travel health insurance with repatriation is recommended; check vaccination/health advice with the German Federal Foreign Office or tropical institute.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and safety information may change at short notice — the binding source is the German Federal Foreign Office (Fiji travel information) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
