Tourist Visas
When you arrive in Fiji, you are given a visitors card to fill out on the airplane which validates a four month stay for citizens of most countries (Tourist VISA). This visa can be extended for up to two months for a fee of around $93 FJD through the Immigration Department in Suva. For more information check out this link www.immigration.gov.fj

Money
The Fijian Dollar is worth 100 cents and coins come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 along with a $1 coin. The bills are in denominations of $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100. Use the currency converter to change your local currency into Fijian dollars. There are bank machines in Suva, Nadi and Sigatoka however some debit cards do not work at selected banks. Try a few such as the Westpac and ANZ. Traveller's Cheques are always a good bet when travelling and credit cards are widely accepted on the mainland. Be aware that some islands and remote resorts do not have credit card capabilities and require cash transactions only. Check with your hostel receptions.

Travel Insurance
It is recommended by fiBA that you purchase adequate TRAVEL INSURANCE prior to departing. Consult with your travel agency or local insurance company for the best options for you. Basic healthcare is inexpensive and prescription drugs such as antibiotics are readily available and reasonably priced. ALERT* Many travel insurance policies have a section of exclusions that may includes SCUBA DIVING or other "extreme sports", read the fine print!

Can I drink the Water?
Generally water is safe to drink in most resorts and towns. Again check with your hostel. Some traveller's have had problems in the past so if you are the least bit skeptical, boil your water first or buy it.

Health Risks
There are few health problems for the visitor. Fiji is malaria free and there are no poisonous snakes or animals.

Creepy Crawly's
There is broad array of animal life in the country ranging from the mongoose to wild pigs. One of the amazing things about Fiji is that there are no venemous spiders or snakes inhabiting the islands, thus camping or any other outdoor activity is safe with respect to wildlife.

The sea life is diverse due to the reefs and deep sea water. The most common snake in Fiji is the banded sea snake (black and white striped) and it is likely that you will encounter it while snorkelling or diving, whilst potentially venomous, to date there have been no recorded cases of people been bitten.

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