Travel Summary

• The tropical cyclone season in Fiji normally runs from November to April.  Throughout this period there is a high risk of strong winds and heavy rains with associated flooding, landslides and road closures. Travellers are strongly advised to monitor the latest weather bulletins on the Fiji Meteorological Service website, in local newspapers and on Radio Fiji 2 on 105 FM.See Natural Disasters.
   
• Almost 25,000 British nationals visit Fiji every year. Most visits to Fiji are trouble-free. See General - Consular Assistance - Statistics. Travellers should take extra care when visiting isolated locations, especially when travelling alone.
  
  

• Women travelling alone should exercise caution to ensure their personal security.  There have been serious cases of sexual assaults against foreign nationals in Fiji.  See our Victims of Crime and Women Travellers pages.
  

• Register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency.
  
  
• A military coup took place in Fiji in December 2006. Travellers should exercise caution and are advised to monitor the local situation for developments. You should avoid all political rallies and avoid openly discussing political issues. See Safety and Security - Political Situation.
  
  
• The penalty for possession of any amount of marijuana is a mandatory prison sentence.
  
  
• There is a low threat from terrorism in Fiji. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  See General - Insurance.