Onward ticket for Fiji: entry requirements for visitors

Do you need an onward ticket for Fiji?

Yes. Fiji's visitor permit is granted on arrival to travelers who hold a return or onward ticket and can support themselves during their stay. Airlines flying into Nadi (NAN) check onward travel before boarding.

What counts

A confirmed flight leaving Fiji within your permitted stay, to a country you can enter.

Popular onward routes

Nadi to Auckland, Sydney or Brisbane are frequent and realistic. Island-hoppers heading on to Samoa, Tonga or Vanuatu can show those flights too.

Before you fly

1. Check visa requirements for your nationality with Fiji's Immigration Department.
2. Carry your onward reservation and evidence of funds.
3. Passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay.

How long you can stay

Visa-exempt visitors are usually granted a visitor permit of up to four months. Your onward flight should leave within that period - officers and airlines look at the date as well as the destination.

Proof of funds and accommodation

Fiji's immigration rules for visitors include having enough money for your stay and somewhere to stay. Resort bookings, a hostel reservation or an address of friends are all fine; have the details written down rather than relying on Wi-Fi at Nadi.

Island-hopping in the Pacific

Fiji is a common starting point for trips to Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu and the Cook Islands. Each of these countries has its own onward-ticket requirement, so plan the chain: a flight that leaves Fiji works as proof for Fiji, but the next country will ask about its own exit as well.

Who checks

Airlines flying into Nadi from Australia, New Zealand, the US and Asia are the first check - they will not issue a boarding pass without an onward booking. Fiji Immigration can ask again on arrival.