Published: August 13, 2025
This report is intended to supplement the U.S. Department of State Fiji Travel Advisory and Fiji Country Information Page.
Embassy & Consulate Contact Information
U.S. Embassy Suva
158 Princes Rd, Tamavua, Suva, Fiji
Tel: +679 331-4466
After-Hours Emergency: +679 772-8049. Hours of Operation: 0800-2000, Monday- Friday.
OSAC Country Chapters
Fiji is in the process of launching an OSAC Country Chapter.
Contact OSAC’s Asia team with any questions.
Fiji Travel Advisory
The current U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory at the date of this report’s publication assesses that travelers should exercise normal precautions in Fiji. Exercise increased caution in the Colo I Suva Forest Park.
Crime
The most common types of crime are opportunistic and property crimes (e.g., robbery, burglary, petty theft). Street robberies and pickpocketing incidents, especially those targeting visitors in towns popular with tourists, occur both day and night. Criminals typically work in pairs, but also operate in larger groups. These groups lack an organizational hierarchy or long-term vision, and generally operate on an ad hoc basis.
Be attentive to your personal safety and be cautious about sharing too much personal information about where you are from and where you are staying while traveling. Reports of sexual assault against female tourists have increased. Reconsider walking alone after dark and always be sure to avoid isolated and deserted areas.
Several assaults and robberies have occurred in the bar and nightclub district of downtown Suva, the waterfront/seawall area during hours of darkness, as well as on Victoria Parade Street. Consider taking door-to-door transportation. Often, the perpetrators and/or victims are intoxicated. Areas located near impoverished settlements, including some resorts, have a higher rate of burglary. Such settlements are ubiquitous and difficult to avoid.
Violent robberies and assaults continue to occur within the Colo I Suva Forest Park and as of July 2023 there is no security presence on the trails.
Nonviolent crime poses a moderate threat to foreign nationals, expatriates, and local staff and is more concentrated in urban areas, including in downtown Suva and Nadi, though incidents may occur in remote regions as well.
Kidnapping Threat
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Kidnapping “K” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for Fiji.
Abductions in Fiji are most likely to involve local adult male perpetrators and local underage female victims.
Terrorism
The U.S. Department of State has assessed Suva as being a LOW-threat location for terrorism directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Terrorism “T” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for Fiji.
There is no recent history of terrorism in Fiji.
Political Violence and Civil Unrest
The U.S. Department of State has assessed Suva as being a LOW-threat location for political violence directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Civil Unrest “U” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for Fiji. Civil unrest can develop quickly without prior notice, often interrupting logistics and services. Avoid demonstration activity, as even those planned to remain peaceful have the potential to turn violent.
Elections/Political Stability
Fiji is a parliamentary republic. The prime minister is the head of the government. There have been three democratic elections since a 2006 coup d’état, all of which were fair and credible. National elections were held in December 2022. While there were some technical issues during the vote counting process, they were quickly resolved and the election occurred peacefully.
Protests & Demonstrations
Fiji is still emerging from the legacy of its coup-era government policies and has taken notable steps in returning to democracy. Protests—which do not frequently occur—seldom turn violent; most relate to social issues or political developments.
Anti-U.S./Anti-Western Sentiment
Anti-U.S. sentiment remains exceptionally low.
Law Enforcement
The Fiji Police Force maintains internal security. The Republic of Fiji Military Force is responsible for external security, but may also have some domestic security responsibilities in specific circumstances. Each reports to the Ministry of Defense, National Security, and Policing. Civilian authorities maintain effective control over the security forces. Members of the security forces have committed numerous abuses.
Police Response
The Fiji Police Force is a professional, albeit under-resourced, law enforcement organization. Recently, there has been an improvement in training, accountability, and regional cooperation. Police generally do not have vehicles to respond to calls and are unlikely to arrive in time to disrupt a crime in progress.
Travelers with Special Considerations
For specific traveler concerns in Fiji, review the local laws and circumstances on the Department of State’s Country Information Page.
Rule of Law, Arbitrary Detention, Official Harassment, Corruption, & Transparency
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Risk of Wrongful Detention “D” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for Fiji.
law provides criminal penalties for corruption by officials, but the government does not implement the law effectively. There have been numerous reports of government corruption. Government measures to combat corruption within the bureaucracy, including public service announcements encouraging citizens to report corrupt government activities, had some effect on systemic corruption.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity concerns in Fiji include hacking, money-laundering, phishing, computer viruses and cyber-stalking. Email and social media fraud schemes, which range from romance schemes to variations of advance-fee fraud scams, also appear to be increasing.
Import/Export Restrictions
Counterfeit notes and coins, weapons, illicit and narcotic drugs, and pornography are prohibited imports. Restricted goods require the relevant license and permits from the government departments and authorities before goods can be cleared from customs control.
A country-specific listing of items/goods prohibited from being exported to the country or that are otherwise restricted is available from the U.S. International Trade Agency website.
Additional resources and reports can be found in the OSAC Traveler Toolkit.
