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How to Travel to Fiji Guide

How to Travel to Fiji Guide

If you’re thinking: sun, sea, sand, and exotic culture, Fiji is the perfect place for you!

Unfortunately, it’s in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a rather secluded part of the planet. Thus, a little homework is required. Here’s a tourist guide of everything you need to know about getting into the beautiful country of Fiji. 

How to get to Fiji

Your destination is Nadi International Airport (NAD). You’ll arrive at the western side of the main island Veti Levu.

Here is a list of airlines that operate direct flights to NAD, or the connection you can expect to make.

Note: Direct flights are marked with *

If you’re flying from North America:

  • Air New Zealand 
  • from Los Angeles* – daily
  • Fiji Airways 
  • from Los Angeles* – daily
  • from Vancouver via Honolulu – X2 weekly

If you’re flying from UK or Europe:

  • Air New Zealand 
  • From London via Los Angeles – daily
  • From London via Hong Kong – daily
  • Korean Air 
  • From London via Seoul

If you’re flying from Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa:

  • Virgin Australia 
  • From Brisbane* – daily
  • From Sydney* – daily
  • Fiji Airways 
  • From Brisbane* – daily
  • From Sydney* – daily
  • From Melbourne* – 4X weekly
  • From Auckland* – daily
  • From Christchurch* – weekly
  • Air New Zealand 
  • From Auckland* – daily

 

If you’re flying from Asia:

 

  • Air New Zealand – from Hong Kong* – daily
  • Fiji Airways 
  • From Singapore
  • From Delhi
  • From Mumbai
  • From Kolkata
  • From Chennai
  • From Bangalore

If you’re flying from elsewhere in the Pacific:

  • Fiji Airways 
  • From Apia, Samoa
  • From Funafuti, Tuvalu
  • From Honolulu, Hawaii
  • From Christmas Island, Kiribati
  • From Tarawa, Kiribati
  • From Port Vila, Vanuatu
  • From Nuku’alofa, Tonga

 

Note: All information is subject to change by the airlines.

Covid-19 protocols for Fiji

Only fully vaccinated travellers and their accompanying minors are allowed to visit Fiji

All travellers aged 16 years and above must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination while checking in at the airport prior to departure for Fiji.

In case your country of origin does not offer vaccinations to those below 18 years old, 16- to 17-year-old travellers are to apply for a special exemption at covidexemption@gmail.com.

“Fully vaccinated” is defined as having received the recommended number of initial doses (typically 2) of vaccine that is recognised by Fiji. Vaccine booster shots are accepted as additional protection.

Among the vaccines recognised by Fiji are:

  • AstraZeneca
  • Pfizer
  • Moderna
  • Johnson and Johnson
  • Nuxaxovid (Novavax)
  • Coronavax (Sinovac)
  • Covidshield
  • BBIBP-CorV (Sinopharm)
  • Covaxin
  • Sputnik V

Fully vaccinated travellers are not required to produce a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country.

However, if you tested positive within 30 days prior to your travel to Fiji and have recovered, kindly have one of the following documents ready upon arrival in Fiji:

  • Proof of isolation period served by a credible institution, or
  • A fit-to-fly certificate/letter from a medical practitioner, which would exempt you from testing requirements pre- and post-arrival in Fiji. The fit-to-fly certificate should include the following:
  • Date of onset symptoms
  • Date tested positive
  • Date of cessation of symptoms
  • Release date from isolation 

If you recovered from COVID-19 more than 30 days prior to travel, the above requirements do not apply.

Check out the official Fiji tourism website for the latest updates.

Visa requirements for travellers to Fiji

You do not need a visa if you come from any of the following countries:

  • Antigua & Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • The Bahamas
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • China
  • Columbia
  • Cook Islands
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Commonwealth Dominica
  • Estonia
  • The federal Republic of Germany
  • The federated States of Micronesia
  • Finland
  • France
  • The Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guyana
  • Holy See (Vatican)
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Israel
  • Italy 
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Latvia
  • Lesotho
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxemburg
  • Macau
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Malta
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Nauru
  • The Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Norway
  • Palau
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • The Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Republic of Ireland
  • Republic of the Marshall Islands
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Samoa
  • Serbia
  • Slovak Republic
  • St Kitts & Nevis
  • St Lucia
  • St Vincent & the Grenadines
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • Spain 
  • Swaziland
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad & Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  • United States of America
  • Uruguay
  • Vanuatu
  • Venezuela
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Should you require a visa, there are 2 types of visas available:

  • Single Entry Visa (SEV) — valid for 3 months and can only be used once.
  • Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) — valid for multiple entries within a 12-months period, starting from the date of issue. The visa-holder can then remain in Fiji for a maximum of 4 months.

Assuming that you are applying for a tourist visa, prepare these documents for application:

  • A fully completed visa application form
  • A certified copy of your passport main page with bio data
  • Two coloured recent passport-size photos
  • Confirmation of pre-booked hotel if available
  • A copy of your travel itinerary/ticket
  • Proof that you have sufficient funds to financially support yourself during the duration of the stay, possibly your bank statement or visa cards
  • Proof of approved visa and onward ticket, if you plan to travel to another country after Fiji
  • Consent letter from your spouse if you are travelling alone
  • Consent letter from your parents if you are below 18 years old and travelling alone
  • Letter stating approved leave from work or school, stating the number of days of absence. The letter is to be signed and stamped by the employer or school principal
  • If you plan to stay with your friends or family members, the following are required:
  • Sponsoring letter by the local host
  • A copy of the host’s valid ID/passport/residence permit

Refer HERE for information on other types of visas. 

Vinaka (thank you) and happy travels!



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Immerse in the luxury Fiji experience at Kokomo Private Island

Immerse in the luxury Fiji experience at Kokomo Private Island

This island is the epitome of privacy and luxury. Each one of the exclusive villas includes its own private pool, tropical walled garden, stunning ocean views, and direct beach access. Each villa also boasts an open plan design, featuring a large living area and a kitchenette with air-conditioning and ceiling fans throughout for ultimate comfort.

Cradled within the Great Astrolabe Reef, Kokomo Private Island is a paradise for adventure seekers, a restorative sanctuary for families and an enticing retreat for honeymooners. Fusing unscripted luxury with a bounty of space and generosity of time, this stunning unspoiled and naturally immaculate island is more than a backdrop, it’s your home for as long as you choose to linger. Explore one of the best dive and snorkelling locations on the planet, hike to a waterfall on a nearby island or relax in the Yaukuve Spa Sanctuary.

The island itself is a 140-acre speck of a place, a 45-minute seaplane ride from Fiji’s main island. And the resort itself comprises a mere 21 villas plus five residences, which means that even at capacity it still has the rarefied air of a private island retreat.

Villas range from one to three bedrooms, residences from three to six, and in every configuration they’re as lavish as can be — even the one-bedroom villas come with private infinity pools, outdoor showers, lavish bathrooms, and plentiful indoor and outdoor lounge space. The style is part contemporary, part classic South Pacific, and the craftsmanship throughout is first-rate.

Also first-rate is the service, as is the singing — there’s a gospel choir tradition in the region from which many staff members are drawn. The restaurants practice farm-to-table and “dock-to-dish” sourcing, the spa offers everything from massage to yoga to meditation, and the activities, as you’d expect, include just about anything that can be done by sea: fishing, kayaking, surfing, sailing, and diving some of the most extraordinary coral formations in the world.

How to get there:

From Nadi International Airport, guests will be transferred to Kokomo Private Island Resort by seaplane or helicopter. Please contact CustomerService@TabletHotels.com to make arrangements. This hotel is implementing enhanced safety and cleaning measures as required by the Tablet Recovery Pledge. Our Customer Service team is happy to provide full details of each step being taken.

Located on the edge of the Kadavu archipelago, Kokomo Private Island is a tropical hideaway on the island of Yaukuve, surrounded by the Great Astrolabe Reef. From the moment you arrive in by seaplane or helicopter your every need is catered for, whether you’re on honeymoon or a family escape.

Accommodation is in 20 beachfront villas or five luxury residences. The sustainably designed buildings feature open-plan living areas with subtle Fijian touches, indoor/outdoor bathrooms, and tropical walled gardens with a private infinity pool and sundeck.

Savor Fijian cuisine at the Beach Shack, sample Asian street food at Walker D’Plank, or enjoy pizza at the Pool Cabana. All champion fresh, locally sourced cuisine and delicious cocktails.

Snorkel or dive amongst the vibrant underworld wonders, laze on pristine beaches, enjoy watersports, trek to secret waterfalls, go island hopping, and indulge in a blissful treatment in the spa sanctuary.

Kokomo Private Island Information

Location & Getting There

Located south-east of Fiji island, Kokomo Private Island is a short 45-minute transfer from Nadi International Airport or a 25-minute transfer from South of Suva via a private Twin Otter seaplane or helicopter.

To ensure transfer on the same day as arrival, flights must be scheduled to land before 15:00, and departing flights must be scheduled after 10:00. Due to the strict weight and capacity restrictions for each transfer, one (1) carry-on luggage piece with a maximum weight of 10kg, per person is permitted on the flight. Any additional luggage will be delivered overnight. 

Accommodation

This Private Island has 21 Beachfront villas and 5 Luxury Residences. Each accommodation has been designed for privacy and features sustainable design and traditional Fijian nuances, whilst boasting striking views of the island and its surroundings. All luxury residences come with their own private infinity pool and garden. 

Activities

There will never be a dull moment at Kokomo Private Island. Experience from a list of activities that the resort has to offer, including diving, snorkeling, fishing, surfing, various water, and land-based activities, excursions, and coral garden restoration. After experiencing a morning of water activities or excursions, leave behind the world and spend the afternoon lost in relaxation with a highly-skilled therapist at Yakuve Spa Sanctuary. Holistic practices, such as Yoga, Pilates, and Meditation class are available upon request.

Children

Apart from a myriad of experiences, the whole family can enjoy; from the resort pool, tennis, beach games, and daily excursions. Kokomo Private Island also offers complimentary entry to the kids’ clubs or babysitting services. Kokomo has 3 different kids clubs suitable for children of different ages: Infants Club (0 – 3 years), Kaji Club (4 – 11 years), and Teen Club (8 – 14 years). Bespoke children’s programs and activities are scheduled during school holidays and are available on request.

 

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Pamper yourself with a luxurious holidays at Six Senses Fiji

Pamper yourself with a luxurious holidays at Six Senses Fiji

Six Senses Fiji is located in a magnificent secluded bay on Fiji’s Malolo Island, known for its idyllic crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, thick tropical forests, and excellent climate. The private golden sand beach frontage stretches over 2,100 feet in length. Six Senses Fiji represents a luxury surf resort never before seen in Fiji.

Just a short fifteen-minute boat ride from the resort lies the world-famous break of Cloudbreak. A feature on the World Surf League tour, this wave is simply world-class and a highlight amongst the pros, including Kelly Slater, who claims it as his absolute favourite. Year-round waves are available for all abilities at Six Senses Fiji, including lesser-known beginner waves and longboard sliders.

Sustainability lives at the foundation of the Six Senses Fiji and is reflected throughout the resort through active management of energy, water, waste, biodiversity, purchasing and chemical usage. The resort is 100 percent solar-powered and the first microgrid in the world to use Tesla batteries. The project includes tree reforestation on-site to offset the wood used in construction and coral reforestation to promote sea life and enhance the local marine environment. 

Pamper yourself with a luxurious holidays at Six Senses Fiji

Six Senses Fiji offers 26 spacious pool bures, all with private plunge pools. There are also 60 luxury residences (3, 4 and 5-bedroom configurations) which form part of Six Senses Fiji’s extraordinary accommodation offering. The 60 residences vary in size and average from approximately 6,500 square feet of interior and exterior space up to 10,500 square feet, all with private pools and situated on the island’s west side, where they enjoy the idyllic Fijian sunsets.

Imagine a perfect white sandy beach just a few steps beyond your private plunge pool. Six Senses Fiji has been designed with families and togetherness in mind. Kids and big kids alike will love it here. Water activities are plentiful and ideally matched to the expansive but safe resort lagoon. Snorkelling lies just a stone’s throw away. The Kid’s Centre has been designed as a centrepiece of the property, kids will be inspired and parents refreshed.

Six Senses Experience

The resort includes a treetop yoga platform, state-of-the-art fitness gym, recreation club house with flood-lit tennis and a comprehensive Kid’s Center. Other recreational activities include world-class surfing, boating, sailing, diving, snorkelling and sea kayaking. Also, two full-service marinas are located within the resort and are available for guest’s private yachts and charter leisure boats.

Dining at Six Senses Fiji

The property includes a superb range of culinary and beverage offerings, including two restaurants, an outdoor pizzeria and grill, three bar options, a gourmet food market, a walk-in wine cellar, and a tasting table, all set amongst the tropical landscape. Locally inspired and sustainably sourced, the resort’s cuisine features ingredients grown onsite in the resort market gardens and from local farmers, markets and fishermen.

Six Senses Spa

Six Senses Spa Fiji is featured within the resort’s wellness village, where guests will enjoy a layered approach to wellness that unites a pioneering spirit with treatments that go beyond the ordinary. Find an intuitive mix of science and human awareness, where a high-tech and high-touch approach defines a service that is crafted around the individual. The spa features the multidimensional Six Senses Integrated Wellness program, a personalized program based on the needs of each guest.

VIP Experience at Six Senses Fiji

Luxury Residences, VIP helicopter transfers, world-class waves and Six Senses service. Finally, a truly luxurious resort option for surfers seeking to tick Cloudbreak off their bucket list. Tropicsurf offers private guiding, high-speed luxury speedboat surf transfers, video analysis and jet-ski assist. We can also assist with private jet clearances into Nadi International Airport. 

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Ultra luxury private island and resorts in Fiji

Ultra luxury private island and resorts in Fiji

Dolphin Island Resort

Nothing says luxury like your own private island. Situated off the Northern coast of Viti Levu, Dolphin Island is an award-winning oasis of exclusivity that caters for up to eight guests, making it the perfect option for couples, families or small groups of friends. Surrounded by crystal clear waters and just a short 15-minute boat ride from the Suncoast region of Fiji, this elegant beachfront property is completely private and comes with its own butler and personal chef. 

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji

Designed as your own Fijian village, surrounded by a marine sanctuary, a spectacular secluded coastline, pristine coral reefs and exotic marine life, this multi-award winning eco-friendly, luxury boutique resort is one of the most renowned destinations in the South Pacific.

Kokomo Private Island Resort

Situated in Kadavu, Kokomo is a private island luxury resort offering the ultimate in exclusivity. What makes Kokomo unique? Guests have the option to choose from 21 secluded, absolute beachfront villas or opt for multi-room private residences – literally a luxury home away from home. Farm to table is Kokomo’s philosophy and its incredible culinary offering is enough to make you want to never leave. The best way to access the island resort is by its exclusive private aircraft.

COMO Laucala Island

COMO Laucala Island’s private location north-east of Taveuni and first-class services make it one of the most exclusive island resorts in the world! After a 45-minute scenic flight on the Resort’s private jet and guests will discover an 18-hole championship golf course, bountiful water activities, a dedicated wellness centre and world-class dining options all cooked fresh daily using local produce from its on-site farms.  Accommodation has everything that guests could need, with private pools, personal butlers and buggies to explore the island at leisure.

Likuliku Lagoon Resort

A multi award-winning, unique, luxury wilderness retreat for adults only, designed with integrity to cultural values, traditional architecture, and embraced by the renowned warmth of the Fijian people. The only Fiji member of National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World collection. A luxury haven with Fiji’s only authentic over-water bures over a calm lagoon, where the resorts gets its name from.

Namale Resort & Spa

Namale is a 525-acre sanctuary for adults looking for a truly all-inclusive escape. Encompassing an award winning 10,000 square feet spa area, a private waterfall, beach, blowhole and only 23 rooms, our 200+ staff cater to tailor made experiences for every guest. Unlimited meals, private dining, motorized activities and alcohol are included.

Nanuku Auberge Resort

The resort sits on its own private beach locality within the adventurous Pacific Harbour region and offers a range of accommodation options for couples or large families, private pools and personal butlers, it mixes traditional Fijian heritage by way of ornate furnishings with luxury modern trimmings. 

Royal Davui Island Resort

The secluded boutique island retreat and very popular with honeymooners. A secluded boutique island retreat with luxurious touches befitting an exclusive island resort. Intimate, with only 16 spacious, incredibly private pool villas makes this resort unique. But it is the intangible aspects of this barefoot luxury retreat that sets it aside and offers an indulgent escape for true romantics.

Six Senses Fiji

Sustainable luxury living with spa, water sports and more. Set on a sandy beach are 24 pool villas along with multi-bedroom residences that offer fully equipped kitchens and private pools. Offering activities for everyone with a Six Senses spa, water sports, cooking classes, a kids club and nature trails and villages to explore.

The Wakaya Club & Spa

The Wakaya Club & Spa is situated on a privately held island and entirely surrounded by exquisite coral. With only 10 guest “bures” and two private luxury villas, the resort offers its guests a unique private experience.

Turtle Island

Escape the Ordinary with Fiji’s Leading Private Island. With just 14 villas, acres of lush forests and 12 pristine private beaches, this truly all-inclusive paradise serves as an idyllic sanctuary for couples seeking connection, community, culture, and consciousness. 

Vatuvara Private Islands Resort

Accessible only by private plane, the gorgeous boutique resort is situated in Fiji’s most remote region – the Lau Islands., surrounded by pristine turquoise waters and Fijian forest. The resort exudes extravagance through décor and it’s attentive staff. With a private airstrip and three private beach front villas, this resort feels incredibly exclusive, giving guests true privacy and luxury.

Vomo Island Fiji

A luxury private island encircled by incredible beaches and clear waters, ideal for snorkelling, diving, kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming. Renowned for exceptional cuisine, sophisticated villas and residences and heartfelt Fijian hospitality.

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