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This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Natural Disasters section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should exercise caution when travelling in Fiji, particularly in urban areas, such as the capital, Suva. Public Emergency Regulations (State of Emergency) were lifted on 5 October 2007 but Police checkpoints remain in place at night in major centres. See the Political Situation section of this advice for more details.


There remains a potential for civil unrest following the military coup. You should avoid all military or political rallies and large gatherings of people, and avoid openly discussing political issues. You should also keep yourself informed of developments, including by regularly checking this advice.


The penalty for possession of any amount of marijuana is a mandatory prison sentence.


There is a low threat from terrorism in Fiji. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.


The main type of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Fiji in 2006 involved the theft of money and passports. The majority of consular cases occur on the main island of Viti Levu. Robberies, thefts and assaults have occurred against foreigners in Fiji. You should take appropriate precautions.


Tropical cyclones can occur in Fiji from the beginning of November until the end of April. There has been an outbreak of typhoid in areas worst affected by the flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Gene on 28/29 January 2008. See the Local Travel and Natural Disasters sections of this advice and Hurricanes for more details.


We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
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