Fiji travel restrictions
| Airlines Updates | 04.08.2020 Fiji Airways recently filed changes to planned International service for the month of September 2020. As of 04AUG20, the airline continues to schedule International service resumption as early as 01SEP20. Based on latest listing, following International service to resume from 01SEP20: Following routes to resume from 01OCT20: Following routes to resume from 04DEC20: Additional changes will be filed in the next few weeks, pending on latest development on travel and border restriction.
10.07.2020 Fiji Airways in the last 24-48 hours extended scheduled service suspension on International route, as the airline removed reservation for all International flights in August 2020. Initially the airline only cancelled long-haul service in August, however this cancellation has been extended to short-haul/regional routes. Affected routes include the following. Nadi – Apia Reported earlier this week on Airlineroute, following long-haul service already cancelled for reservation in August 2020. Nadi – Hong Kong The airline now tentatively plans to resume International service as early as 01SEP20, this remains subject to change. 07.07.2020 Fiji Airways in the last few days filed planned International network. The airline’s plan to resume International flights from 01AUG20 remains unchanged for the moment, however following routes will see extended service cancellation until 31AUG20. Nadi – Hong Kong |
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| Flight Restrictions | 1. Passengers and airline crew are not allowed to enter Fiji. |
| Quarantine | Quarantine requirement outside territory or at a at government designated site. |
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| Certification | COVID-19 negative certification required. All arrivals must bring with them proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours of your departure to Fiji. |
| Vaccination | Yellow fever (2016) |
Fiji Fiji has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals of Fiji, and they must go into quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
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International restrictions:
The Fiji government has announced changes to International travel due to COVID-19. Only residents and Fijian citizens are allowed to return to Fiji. Air New Zealand have indicated they will operate a number of flights between Auckland and Nadi. Fiji Airways have indicated they will continue to operate ad hoc flights. Returning residents and citizens must: Present a certificate from a recognised medical institution certifying 14 days of quarantine in Australia or New Zealand, along with proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours of your departure to Fiji. Once you arrive, you will then spend another seven days in-home quarantine in Fiji. If you haven’t completed 14 days quarantine in Australia or New Zealand, but have a negative COVID-test result within 48 hours of travel, then on arrival to Fiji you must spend 14 days in a government-designated quarantine centre. Afterwards, you can go to your home in Fiji, if you are symptom-free. If you’re a returning Fijian citizen or Fiji resident, you must download the careFIJI app to enter the country. If you don’t have a smartphone, you can buy one upon landing at Nadi airport for $100. This is mandatory. All foreign nationals who are currently stranded in Fiji have been advised to contact Fiji Immigration Office so that they could be properly guided to maintain their legal status. This applies to all categories of permit holders.
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Internal restrictions:
A nationwide curfew is in effect from 11pm to 4am each night. Social distancing restrictions now allow gatherings of up to 100 individuals and will apply to weddings, funerals, conferences, community gatherings, cafes and restaurants. Domestic travel is returning to normal following the end of the suspension of travel to Fiji’s outer islands. Fiji’s authorities are urging users of public transport to observe social distancing. If you’re looking to leave Fiji and are visiting the outer islands, you’re advised to return to the main island of Viti Levu immediately. Further cases of Covid-19 in Fiji could see the reintroduction of restrictions on internal travel and/or a lockdown of affected areas. More information on the latest restrictions are available on the Fiji Government website.
Fiji Fiji has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals of Fiji, and they must go into quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
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International restrictions:
Commercial flights to and from Fiji remain very limited. The Fijian government has announced the closure of its border to all non-Fijian citizens. Only Fijian citizens are allowed to return on repatriation flights and Fiji is not allowing any transits through it from any other country. All foreign nationals who are currently stranded in Fiji have been advised to contact Fiji Immigration Office so that they could be properly guided to maintain their legal status. This applies to all categories of permit holders. These restrictions supersede the regular entry requirements set out below which refer to Fiji’s requirements that existed before the border was closed.
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Internal restrictions:
A nationwide curfew is in effect from 11pm to 4am each night. Social distancing restrictions now allow gatherings of up to 100 individuals and will apply to weddings, funerals, conferences, community gatherings, cafes and restaurants. Domestic travel is returning to normal following the end of the suspension of travel to Fiji’s outer islands. Fiji’s authorities are urging users of public transport to observe social distancing. If you’re looking to leave Fiji and are visiting the outer islands, you’re advised to return to the main island of Viti Levu immediately. Further cases of Covid-19 in Fiji could see the reintroduction of restrictions on internal travel and/or a lockdown of affected areas. More information on the latest restrictions are available on the Fiji Government website [https://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Centre/News].
Some hotels and rental accommodation are open, and social distancing measures are in place. Public places are open including shops, restaurants, places of worship, cinemas and swimming pools. Nightclubs remain closed and you must abide by the nationwide curfew which requires you to remain in your home or accommodation between 11pm and 4am. Gatherings are restricted to no more than 100 people.
Fiji Fiji has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals of Fiji, and they must go into quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
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International restrictions:
Fiji has closed its border to foreign nationals who have been in the United States, Europe, China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, or Spain within 14 days of their intended travel to Fiji, including travelers seeking to transit Fiji. Travelers covered by this restriction will be prevented from boarding Fiji-bound flights.
Travelers to Fiji will be asked to complete a health declaration form that will be examined by health officials upon arrival in Fiji. Travelers will also be screened on arrival with handheld temperature scanners, and their travel history and health status will be screened by border agents. Arriving travelers may be required to self-isolate for 14 days at the discretion of local officials. Fiji has banned cruise ships from berthing anywhere in the country.
Yachts can only enter Fiji through Suva, Lautoka, Savusavu and Levuka For other ports, such as Nadi/Denarau, prior arrangement with the Fijian Authorities is required.
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Internal restrictions:
Effective from Monday 22 June, the national curfew will be enforced from 11pm to 4am daily and will remain in force until further notice. Social restrictions have also been relaxed allowing for gatherings up to 100 individuals and will apply to weddings, funerals, conferences, community gatherings, cafes and restaurants.Domestic travel is returning to normal following the end of the suspension of travel to Fiji’s outer islands. Fiji’s authorities are urging users of public transport to observe social distancing.
Further cases of Covid-19 in Fiji could see the reintroduction of restrictions on internal travel and/or a lockdown of affected areas. More information on the latest restrictions are available on the Fiji Government website [https://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Centre/News].
Fiji Fiji has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals of Fiji, and they must go into quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
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International restrictions:
Nadi Airport is closed to all scheduled passenger travel. The Labasa Airport will be temporarily closed to allow the upgrade and maintenance of the runway. The closure will be from July 13th to August 4th.
Fiji Airways has suspended all international flights until the end of June. Transit through Fiji is banned until further notice. All passenger travel to the outer islands has ceased. All foreign nationals who have visited or transited through mainland China,
Iran, South Korea, the US and all of Europe including the UK within 14 days prior to arrival will be denied entry. All cruise ships are banned from entering the country. Returning nationals are required to undergo a self-quarantine for 28 days. National carrier Fiji Airways has suspended all domestic flights; only Fiji Link flights are operating at reduced frequency between Nadi and Suva. Cruise ships are barred from entry.
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Internal restrictions:
A nationwide curfew operates from 22.00 to 05.00. The lockdowns of the Greater Lautoka Area (Western division) and Suva (Central division) have been lifted, though the nationwide curfew remains in place. Schools in Fiji will remain closed until 12 June. Fiji Link airlines has resumed limited domestic services between Nadi and Suva. Gatherings of more than 20 people are banned.
Fiji Fiji has restricted the entry of all travelers who are not nationals of Fiji, and they must go into quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
International restrictions:
Nadi Airport is closed to all scheduled passenger travel; Fiji Airways has suspended all international flights until the end of June. Transit through Fiji is banned until further notice. All passenger travel to the outer islands has ceased. All foreign nationals who have visited or transited through mainland China,
Iran, South Korea, the US and all of Europe including the UK within 14 days prior to arrival will be denied entry. All cruise ships are banned from entering the country. Returning nationals are required to undergo a self-quarantine for 28 days. National carrier Fiji Airways has suspended all domestic flights; only Fiji Link flights are operating at reduced frequency between Nadi and Suva. Cruise ships are barred from entry.
Internal restrictions:
A nationwide curfew operates from 22.00 to 05.00. The lockdowns of the Greater Lautoka Area (Western division) and Suva (Central division) have been lifted, though the nationwide curfew remains in place. Schools in Fiji will remain closed until 12 June. Fiji Link airlines has resumed limited domestic services between Nadi and Suva. Gatherings of more than 20 people are banned.
| Source | [https://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Centre/News] [https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/fiji] [https://fj.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/] |
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