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22 Jun 2021
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Visa from Nigeria to Fiji
- The visa policy in Fiji permits Nigerians to visit without the need for a visa for up to 120 days.
- Tourists who want to stay beyond the 120-day validity period can apply for a visa extension at the immigration department for a fee.
- Intending visitors must have a passport valid for six months from the date of arrival in Fiji. It is recommended that this passport has at least two blank pages for entry and exit stamp.
- Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
- Requisite fee ($F98) will also be requested for during immigration clearance. This fee is not required if visitors are visiting for medical treatments or are yacht owners, because yacht owners or members of a crew of a carrier will have paid for the permit before arrival.
- Tourists travelling to Fiji must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Fiji. This could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
- Fiji has listed a number of countries that cannot bring in pet and Nigeria is one of them.
- Persons under the age of 18 and travelling without a parent or guardian must present a copy of their birth certificate and a parental consent form. This form must be duly completed and signed by the parent or guardian.
- Prospective visitors hoping to travel to Fiji can do so from any international airport in Nigeria. There are international airports in Lagos and Abuja.
- Emirates Airline, Fiji Airways and Qatar Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Nigeria to Fiji.
- The estimated flight duration from Lagos to Suva, Fiji is 1 day, 8 hours and from Abuja, it is 1 day, 12 hours.
- Though others (Islam and Hinduism) exist, Christianity is the dominant religion in Fiji.
- Fiji has a warm and tropical climate all year round. The best time to visit fiji is from mid-October to mid-November when prices are fair, and the beaches and tourists sites are packed with fewer crowds. This is also when the weather conditions are dry, calm and enjoyably warm.
- Fiji’s numerous natural beauties and endowments put it out as a great place for tourists and visitors looking to experience the richness of nature and to discover new cultures.
- There are three official languages in Fiji, which are English, Fijian and Hindi.
- The Fijian dollar is the official currency of Fiji. ATMs can easily be found in major parts of Fiji and credit/debit cards are accepted by many business outlets in Fiji. Visitors can change their foreign currency at banks and various exchange outlets.
- Popular Fiji dishes tourists can try while in the country are kokoda, rourou, lovo, etc.
- Fiji uses the Fiji Standard Time (GMT+12), which puts Fiji eleven hours ahead of Nigeria.
- Power sockets and plugs used in Fiji are of type I. The standard supply voltage is 240 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz.
- A tourist in Fiji spends an average of FJD$360 per day.
- Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
