Fiji Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in Fiji

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Fiji

Toll & Vignette: No toll information

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: 5–10% customary

• DO Always greet locals with a warm and joyful 'Bula!'.
• DO Wear a sulu (sarong) covering knees/shoulders and remove hats/sunglasses when entering traditional villages.
• DO At a kava ceremony, clap once before drinking, finish in one gulp, and clap three times saying 'Bula!'.
• DO Always seek permission from the village headman (Turaga ni Koro) before visiting village beaches or waterfalls.
• DON'T Never wear hats or sunglasses on your head inside a village (considered disrespectful to the chief).
• DON'T Never touch anyone's head (sacred in Fijian tradition).
• DON'T Never sunbathe topless or wear revealing swimwear in public villages.
• DON'T Avoid making loud noise or disturbing church services on Sundays.

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type I (240V / 50Hz) – Australasian three-pin plug (adapter required).

Tap Water: Treated tap water in major resorts on Viti Levu; filtered or bottled water is recommended on outer islands.

Insider Tip: Bring a gift of kava root (Sevusevu) when visiting a traditional village, and wear a sulu (sarong) covering shoulders and knees outside resorts.