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#CARD:Fiji:Travel\Consular Information
Fiji - Consular Information Sheet
July 9, 1993
Country Description: Fiji recently returned to parliamentary government in
elections of May 1992. It has a developing economy. Tourist facilities are
available.
Immigration Requirements: Passport, proof of sufficient funds and an
onward/return ticket are required. A tourist visa is issued upon arrival
for an initial stay of up to four months. The tourist permit may be
extended upon application to the Fiji Immigration Department headquarters in
Suva to allow a total stay of six months. A visa is required for those
entering Fiji to work, study or reside. Information on specific
requirements is available through the Embassy of Fiji, 2233 Wisconsin
Avenue, N.W., No. 240, Washington, D.C. 20007, telephone (202) 337-8320 or
the Fiji Mission to the U.N., New United Nations Plaza, 26th Floor, New
York, NY 10017, telephone (212) 355-7316.
Medical Facilities: Health care facilities in Fiji are adequate for routine
medical problems. Two major hospitals, the Lautoka hospital in the city of
Lautoka and the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva, provide emergency
and outpatient services. Other hospitals and clinics provide only a limited
range of health services. Serious medical emergencies may be referred to
Australia, New Zealand or the United States. Medical practitioners and
hospitals expect payment upon treatment or before release. U.S. medical
insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Supplemental
medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful.
Additional health information is available through the international
travelers hotline of the Centers for Disease Control at (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: The crime rate in Fiji's resort and tourist areas is
low, although criminal activity in major urban areas is on the rise. The
loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to
the local police, and the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Useful
information on guarding valuables and protecting personal security while
traveling abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe
Trip Abroad." It is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of
the country in which they travel. Penalties for possession, use, or
trafficking in illegal drugs, including Indian hemp or marijuana, are
strict. Convicted offenders receive a minimum of three months' imprisonment.
Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy may obtain updated
information on travel and security within the country.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Fiji is located at 31 Loftus Street
in the capital city of Suva. The telephone number is (679) 314-466.
No. 93-172
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated November 13, 1992 to
include information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD