Fiji travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Nov. 21, 2024, 4:17 a.m.
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Exercise increased caution

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Caution regarding protests and other activities related to the situation in the Middle East

Oct. 5, 2024, midnight wide area information
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Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Caution as cyclone season approaches in the South Pacific

Nov. 13, 2024, 2:06 p.m.
1. Please see the link below for detailed information on this season’s cyclone forecast issued by the Fiji Meteorological Service.
Fiji Meteorological Service: https://www.met.gov.fj/index.php?page=tcoutlook

2. Information gathering
Some useful websites for obtaining weather and cyclone related information are as follows:
(1) Fiji Meteorological Service website: http://www.met.gov.fj/
Cyclone path etc.
(2) Fiji National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) website: http://www.ndmo.gov.fj/
NDMO X Account: https://twitter.com/FijiNDMO
Disaster prevention measures such as evacuation advisories, and information on evacuation centres
(3) Fiji Roads Authority website: http://www.fijiroads.org/
Road closure information, etc.

3. Stockpiling of emergency supplies
When floods occur, there have been cases where power outages and water outages have lasted for several days. Please make sure to stock up on around 10 days' worth of emergency supplies. For reference, here is an example of emergency supplies. In addition, after a cyclone passes, there is concern that the risk of various infectious diseases will increase due to the deterioration of the sanitary environment caused by the inflow of sewage, etc. In addition to preventing infectious diseases by gargling and washing your hands, please take sufficient measures against mosquitoes, such as using insect repellent sprays.
・Passport, insurance policies, cards, cash
・Cell phone (always make sure the battery is fully charged, carry a charger, and prepare a spare battery if possible)
・Emergency food (canned goods, cookies, etc. that don't require cooking are useful)
Drinking water
・Medications
・Flashlight, candle, match lighter
·radio
·battery
・Clothing, bedding (blankets, etc.)
・Tableware, cooking utensils, fuel

4. Confirmation of safety from the Japanese Embassy ・If the damage from the cyclone is large, the Japanese Embassy may contact you to confirm your safety, so please cooperate. Even if you have turned off your cell phone, which is difficult to charge due to a power outage or other reasons, please turn on your cell phone, computer, etc. at least once a day and check for incoming emails, etc.
- In addition, in the event of an emergency, it will be helpful to inform your relatives of your safety as frequently as possible.

*Past consular emails can be viewed below.
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/od/ryojiMail.html?countryCd=0679

*This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in the residence notification and to those who have registered their email address with Tabi-Regi. In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please inform your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to submit a residence notification (for stays of 3 months or more) or register with Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than 3 months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
(Residence Notification)
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html
(Tabi-Regi (including changes and cancellations))
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html
(Changes to the notification of residence and submission of a notification of return to Japan)
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/residencereport/login

Embassy of Japan in Fiji (Consular and Security Team)
Address: (GPO Box 13045) Level 2, BSP Life Centre, Thomson Street, Suva, Fiji
Phone: (679)330-4633 (Outside opening hours (8:30-16:30) will be handled by an external operator)
Email: ryoji.fiji@fj.mofa.go.jp
Website: http://www.fj.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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