Fiji visa requirements for Zambians
Travel and visa requirements
Fijian Visa is not required for Zambians
Stay Duration: 120 days
Entry Requirements
- Zambians intending to visit Fiji can stay for a duration of 120 days without a visa.
- Travelers are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
- Travelers are required to have proof of hotel accommodation, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
- The authorities in Fiji are responsible for setting and enforcing the rules for entry.
- 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.
- Fiji customs enforce strict quarantine regulations and x-ray all in-bound luggage at Nadi airport. Most perishable foodstuffs will be confiscated on arrival, unless arriving from a country with quarantine agreements with Fiji.
- Travelers are required to declare currency amounts in excess of FJ$10,000.
- The currency used in Fiji is known as the Fijian Dollar (FJ$). The Fijian Dollar became the official currency of Fiji in 1969. Its currency code is FJD.
- US dollars are widely accepted and carrying a supply of American money saves visitors from having to deal with banks and money changers.
- There are over three hundred islands in Fiji, and about a third of are uninhabited.
- The Garden of the Sleeping Giant is one of Fiji's main tourist attractions. It is a botanical garden overflowing with orchids and exotic species of flowers.
- Fiji has a warm tropical climate perfect for beachside holidays. Maximum temperatures rarely move out of the 31°C (88°F) to 26°C (79°F) range all year round. Southeast trade winds from May to October bring dry weather and the rainy season runs from November to April.
- Fiji has three official languages under the 1997 constitution (and not revoked by the 2013 Constitution): English, Fijian and Hindi. Fijian is spoken either as a first or second language by most indigenous Fijians who make up around 54% of the population.
- Urban areas experience a higher incidence of crime than do rural areas. If you are not familiar with an area, ask the hotel staff about areas to avoid.
- Since some crime takes place in taxis, do not allow taxis to pick up other passengers while you are en route. Similarly, you should not enter a taxi already carrying other passengers.
- Fiji Standard Time is 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) ( GMT+12 ). Fiji Daylight Savings Time is 13 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time ( GMT+13 ). Fiji is 10 hours ahead of Zambia.
- As a general guide, you'll need around FJD$360 (USD$226) per day in Fiji if you're on a budget.
- In Fiji the power plugs and sockets are of type I. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to go to Fiji?
While Fiji is generally considered a safe place to visit, common sense should always prevail. Outside of the resorts, it can be dangerous for women walking alone at night by themselves or even in a small group.
Is Fiji a poor country?
According to 2013 data, 28.0% of the population of Fiji lives below the national poverty line.
What is Fiji's main source of income?
The Fijian economy is largely agricultural, and the main cash crop and export is sugar cane. Tourism is the largest foreign-exchange earner and clothing exports grew rapidly from the late 1980s. Other significant activities are gold-mining, fishing and timber production.
Is Fiji a tropical island?
Fiji is a tropical island nation located in the heart of the South Pacific and comprises an archipelago of more than 332 islands, of which 110 are permanently inhabited. Fiji is renowned for its stunning beaches, beautiful warm climate, and its unique relaxed island atmosphere.
What does Fiji make?
Fiji exports petroleum products, sugar, fish, clothing, mineral water, and gold; major export destinations are Australia, the United States, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.