Fiji Vacations Can Be Safe

The U.S. Department of State today confirmed visiting the Republic of Fiji is safe, but people should exercise normal precautions.

The State Department disclosed on August 9, 2023, a higher level of caution is suggested when visiting Colo I Suva Forest Park. Be aware of your surroundings and be extra vigilant along the trails when displaying items like jewelry, bags, and cell phones in public.

In July 2023, a security alert notified U.S. citizen victims of sexual assault are encouraged to contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance at + (679) 331-4466.

Fiji is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean, where over 200,000 people visit annually.

If you decide to travel to Fiji, the no-cost Smart Traveler Enrollment Program is available to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

From a health perspective, the U.S. CDC suggests visitors to Fiji speak with a healthcare provider about routine and travel vaccines, including the annual flu shot.

The CDC recently (July 2023) reissued a Travel Health Advisory for the Pacific Islands regarding various dengue outbreaks.