Fiji
Warnings and insurance
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is affecting parts of Fiji with heavy rain, strong winds, hazardous sea conditions and the risk of flash flooding. The cyclone is located to the west of the main island of Viti Levu and is moving southwest. Severe weather is predicted particularly in the west and on outer islands but will affect all provinces.
You should monitor local weather updates and follow the advice of Weather - Fiji Meteorological and Hydrological Services and local authorities.
Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East
Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights.
Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East. Before you travel:
- check travel advice for any countries or territories you are transiting through
- check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator
beforetravelling - review your travel insurance policy for coverage
beforeyoutravel - monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Help abroad
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Help in the UK
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
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Update history
2026-08-10 14:48
Removal of information about Tropical Cyclone Vaianu (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page).
2026-04-06 10:48
Updated information about Tropical Cyclone Vaianu affecting parts of Fiji (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)
2026-03-19 14:02
Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-03-06 16:42
New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-12-10 13:34
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-12-03 16:17
New information about health risks in Fiji (‘Health’ page).
2025-08-01 13:12
Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-07-30 11:45
Earthquake and Tsunami warning – regional update (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-12-24 13:43
Information about drink spiking and methanol poisoning (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-06-22 09:24
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-03-03 10:53
Updated information on COVID-19 entry restrictions being lifted (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirement’ pages).
2022-12-22 15:31
Updated information on Parliamentary elections in Fiji (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-12-16 15:36
Updated information on Parliamentary elections in Fiji (‘Summary’ page and ‘Safety and security’ page
2022-11-28 13:04
Updated information on Parliamentary elections in Fiji (‘Summary’ page and ‘Safety and security’ page), the reopening of businesses and public places (‘Coronavirus’ page), and information on the recent outbreaks of leptospirosis, Dengue Fever and Typhoid (‘Health’ page)
2022-09-07 13:31
Updated information on persons arriving in Fiji no longer requiring to pre-book a COVID-19 test (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-08-17 16:07
Updated information on entry requirements for Fiji (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-25 11:25
Removal of information on the pre-arrival negative COVID-19 test requirement that has been lifted (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-05-03 16:28
Updated information on the relaxation of some COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page). Updated information on conditions for entry (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-02-22 15:37
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions and testing requirements for entry to Fiji (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)