Is it safe to eat and drink in Fiji?

Food & Drink Avoid fruit and vegetables that are not washed in safe water. Thoroughly cooked food is usually safe as long as it has not been left standing or has been re-heated. Stick to the major resorts and popular and busy restaurants. The water in Fiji's major towns, hotels and resorts is generally safe to drink.



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Food & Drink Avoid fruit and vegetables that are not washed in safe water. Thoroughly cooked food is usually safe as long as it has not been left standing or has been re-heated. Stick to the major resorts and popular and busy restaurants. The water in Fiji's major towns, hotels and resorts is generally safe to drink.

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Tap water. The water that comes out of the tap in Fiji is not the same as that famous bottled water. It's generally safe to drink tap water at major hotels and in popular tourist areas like Nadi and Suva, but some visitors do complain about the taste. Outside of these centres, tap water may not be safe to drink.

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In Fiji, tipping isn't necessary or expected. But if you decide to tip, it will be greatly appreciated – and most likely shared among the employees of whatever restaurant or business you're tipping.

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No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to four months. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must: Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page. Hold proof of onward and return flights.

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Bottles of 'Fiji water' are cheap. It's a well known bottled water all over the world . Get a boxed carton of bottles at the supermarket if you want to save a bit, and take it to your resort, it is less than F$1 for a 500ml, and at the resorts you would pay about F$2-4 for it depending on the resort.

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