US State Dept Keeps Fiji at Level 1 Travel Advisory
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 1 "Exercise Normal Precautions" travel advisory for Fiji, reissued after a periodic review without changes. The advisory notes some areas have increased risks and designates Colo I Suva Forest Park as Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, citing frequent phone and bag snatchings along trails where foreigners gather, with resistance possibly resulting in injury. It also advises extra vigilance when displaying jewelry, bags and cell phones in public, not physically resisting robbery attempts, and caution when walking or driving at night.
Impact and considerations
Fiji remains at Level 1 overall, but a specific area is rated Level 2, relevant to organizations with travel or team-building programs in Fiji.
Key points
- Advisory level is Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions, reissued after a periodic review without changes.
- The advisory notes some areas in Fiji have increased risks.
- Colo I Suva Forest Park is designated Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to frequent phone and bag snatchings along trails where foreigners gather, with resistance possibly resulting in injury.
- The advisory advises extra vigilance when displaying jewelry, bags and cell phones in public, not physically resisting robbery attempts, and caution when walking or driving at night.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- U.S. Department of State
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 2 Dec 2024, 08:00
- Page published
- 12 Sept 2026, 00:20
- Last updated
- 2 Dec 2024, 08:00
- Original links
- US Travel Advisories：Fiji - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 2 Dec 2024, 08:00