The customs regulations for Fiji are overseen by the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority. Some items have restrictions while others are prohibited from entering or leaving Fiji. Many problems can be avoided if items are properly declared and the required forms and permits are produced.
Items that must be declared upon arrival in Fiji include more than 250g of tobacco products, more than 2.25 liters of alcoholic beverages, goods that are for commercial purposes, including samples, professional or technical equipment, or any goods valued in excess of about $200. Travellers to Fiji must declare currency if they are carrying more than about $10,000.
Items that must be declared when departing Fiji include foreign currency in excess of about $2,500, local currency of more than about $240, and any equipment that might exceed the arrival passenger allowance upon return to Fiji.
Endangered species cannot be exported without a Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species permit. Some endangered species are prohibited, including many shells. Export of agricultural items are controlled and restricted. Items that are restricted include food, plants, animals and biological specimens.
Firearms and weapons require a police permit to export. Currency is allowed to be exported, but should be declared to avoid any departure problems.
Firearms and weapons require a police permit to import into Fiji. Some weapons are prohibited, including flick knives, sword-sticks and knuckle-dusters. Alcohol and tobacco products can be imported as long as the traveler is at least 17 years of age, the goods will not be for sale, the goods will accompany the traveler at the time of departure, and the goods are not being carried for someone else. Certain drugs are prohibited from being imported into Fiji, including opium, Indian hemp, cocaine, methamphetamines, LSD, synthetic drugs and any other prohibited and narcotic drugs identified in the Illicit Drugs Control Act of 2004. Utensils used for preparing drugs are prohibited.
