Changes to border restrictions for Fijian passport holders returning to Fiji due to take effect from 29 March 21
Fijian government no longer willing to cover the cost of non-essential repatriation. (See Fijian Government’s Facebook page).
The new charges apply to all Fijian passport holders, including Fijians who have been residing overseas and are dual passport holders or permanent residents of another country. The charges will include the cost of accommodation and meals, which will be directly payable to the quarantine facilities. These charges will depend on the quarantine facility and will average around $2,200 for the entire 14-day quarantine. COVID-19 swab tests (minimum 2), transfers from airport to quarantine facility, monitoring and site surveillance, will continue to be paid to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services for all repatriating Fijians.
Exemptions from these charges will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and approved by the Quarantine Authority of Fiji, which is the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services. Exemption criteria is as follows:
● Fijian citizens who have travelled outside of before 28 March 2020 and are now returning home;
● Students and their approved dependents on Government-sponsored or Government endorsed scholarships returning after completion of studies;
● Patient and approved companion referred/supported by the Fijian Ministry of Health and Medical Services to seek medical assistance/intervention overseas;
● Fijian citizens employed under a Government-to-Government arrangement that the Fijian Government is a party to, such as workers returning under labour schemes; and
● Returning servicemen, Fijian Government officials, Fijian Diplomats (including spouse and children under the age of 18 years) who have travelled for official purposes.
Official guidance has not been updated yet. Check the following websites before booking a flight:
Foreign Travel Advice Fiji: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/fiji/entry-requirements
Latest Covid Update Fijian Immigration: http://www.immigration.gov.fj/
