Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Check the Fiji Ministry of Information website for up-to-date visa requirements. Fiji requires some visitors to obtain visas before entering the country, but as of 2010, citizens from the U.S. and a number of other countries do not need to apply because Fiji regards their home nations as visa exempt. Diplomatic agreements change periodically, so visitors need to check the latest rules before proceeding.
You need a passport to travel internationally. Upon arrival at Fiji, you will be given a four-month guest visa that needs to be kept with your passport. Contact the State Department or use the State Department website to locate the nearest passport office. Allow a minimum of two weeks for processing and go in person to a passport office if intending to travel to Fiji in less than 2 weeks. If you already own a passport, ensure its validity extends at least three months beyond the planned trip to Fiji.
Book your international flight. Air Pacific, Fiji's International airline, offers flights from Los Angeles, Honolulu and Vancouver. No other airlines offer direct routes to Fiji from the U.S. except Qantas, which partners with Air Pacific. Determine which city best suits your need. Flights from Los Angeles to Fiji are 10 to 11 hours in duration, so bring some onboard entertainment. You can book flights over the phone or on the Qantas and Air Pacific websites. Bookings require credit cards and passport information. Flights to Fiji from Los Angeles start at $950.
Arrange transportation to your departure airport. Decide whether to drive, ride a train or fly to Los Angeles, Vancouver or Honolulu, then book your travel. Allow for possible delays by leaving several hours between legs of your journey.
Check the Fiji government website for travel information. The Ministry of Information maintains an online list of prohibited and restricted items. Fiji limits quantities of cigarettes brought in to the country by visitors and prohibits the transportation of certain animals and plants. Fiji customs officials require travelers to declare the goods they bring into the country, and failure to accurately do so can lead to fines.