Fees · Country Guide
Fiji
Soft-coral passes, manta islands, shark conservation dives, and village-fringed reefs across the South Pacific
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- Fiji visitor permit or visa - Visa-exempt visitor permit generally no separate arrival fee; visa fees vary
- Airport departure tax - FJ$200
- Typical payment pattern: Fiji fees are a mix of national travel taxes, business taxes, marine reserve tags, village or qoliqoli contributions, and operator-specific levies.
What people usually pay
Fiji fees are a mix of national travel taxes, business taxes, marine reserve tags, village or qoliqoli contributions, and operator-specific levies. Many are bundled into tours or accommodation, but divers should ask what is included before comparing prices.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiji visitor permit or visa | Visa-exempt visitor permit generally no separate arrival fee; visa fees vary Commonly up to four months for tourism visitors, subject to nationality and entry conditions | International visitors | On arrival for visa-exempt travelers; Fiji Immigration or embassy channels for visa-required travelers | Check current eligibility before travel, especially if your passport is not on Fiji's visa-exempt list or you are transiting through another country. |
| Airport departure tax | FJ$200 Per international departure, commonly included in the ticket | International departures from Fiji | Airline ticket or carrier collection | Travelers normally do not pay this separately at the airport, but it affects total airfare and may appear in taxes and fees. |
| Value Added Tax | 12.5% Applies to taxable goods and services | Accommodation, dining, tours, rental vehicles, and many services | Charged by registered businesses | Confirm whether quotes are tax-inclusive, especially for resort packages, dive bundles, transfers, and local services. |
| Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park visitor contribution | FJ$15 per person One calendar year | Visitors using Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park | Through participating dive operators, accommodation partners, or park contribution channels | The contribution supports park management, community education, and conservation work. Confirm whether your dive package includes it. |
| Namena Marine Reserve dive tag | FJ$30 per person Confirm with operator before diving | Divers and visitors entering Namena Marine Reserve | Savusavu or Namena partner dive operators | Dive tags support the Kubulau-managed reserve system, scholarship funds, and local monitoring. Weather can still cancel Namena trips even after you plan the fee. |
| Shark Reef or Beqa shark-dive levy | Operator dependent; Aqua-Trek lists USD $15 per shark-dive day Per shark-dive day or operator program | Selected Beqa Lagoon shark dives | Included or added by the shark-dive operator | Ask the operator how the fee supports reserve management, local communities, and shark conservation before comparing dive prices. |
| Waitabu Marine Park guided experience fee | FJD $70 snorkeling tour or FJD $100 cultural experience Per guided experience | Waitabu Marine Park visitors | Local community or tour coordinator on Taveuni | Community reef experiences are best arranged ahead through local contacts or lodges because timing depends on weather, tide, and village availability. |
| Village, qoliqoli, or local reef access contributions | Varies by village, resort, and activity Usually per visit or per tour | Village visits, locally managed reefs, guided snorkeling, and some island landings | Local guide, village host, resort, or operator | Carry small Fijian dollar notes and let your guide handle permissions. Do not assume a reef, beach, or island landing is public just because it is visible. |
Fee
Fiji visitor permit or visa
Commonly up to four months for tourism visitors, subject to nationality and entry conditions
- Amount
- Visa-exempt visitor permit generally no separate arrival fee; visa fees vary
- Applies to
- International visitors
- Where to pay
- On arrival for visa-exempt travelers; Fiji Immigration or embassy channels for visa-required travelers
- Notes
Check current eligibility before travel, especially if your passport is not on Fiji's visa-exempt list or you are transiting through another country.
Airport departure tax
Per international departure, commonly included in the ticket
- Amount
- FJ$200
- Applies to
- International departures from Fiji
- Where to pay
- Airline ticket or carrier collection
- Notes
Travelers normally do not pay this separately at the airport, but it affects total airfare and may appear in taxes and fees.
Value Added Tax
Applies to taxable goods and services
- Amount
- 12.5%
- Applies to
- Accommodation, dining, tours, rental vehicles, and many services
- Where to pay
- Charged by registered businesses
- Notes
Confirm whether quotes are tax-inclusive, especially for resort packages, dive bundles, transfers, and local services.
Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park visitor contribution
One calendar year
- Amount
- FJ$15 per person
- Applies to
- Visitors using Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park
- Where to pay
- Through participating dive operators, accommodation partners, or park contribution channels
- Notes
The contribution supports park management, community education, and conservation work. Confirm whether your dive package includes it.
Namena Marine Reserve dive tag
Confirm with operator before diving
- Amount
- FJ$30 per person
- Applies to
- Divers and visitors entering Namena Marine Reserve
- Where to pay
- Savusavu or Namena partner dive operators
- Notes
Dive tags support the Kubulau-managed reserve system, scholarship funds, and local monitoring. Weather can still cancel Namena trips even after you plan the fee.
Shark Reef or Beqa shark-dive levy
Per shark-dive day or operator program
- Amount
- Operator dependent; Aqua-Trek lists USD $15 per shark-dive day
- Applies to
- Selected Beqa Lagoon shark dives
- Where to pay
- Included or added by the shark-dive operator
- Notes
Ask the operator how the fee supports reserve management, local communities, and shark conservation before comparing dive prices.
Waitabu Marine Park guided experience fee
Per guided experience
- Amount
- FJD $70 snorkeling tour or FJD $100 cultural experience
- Applies to
- Waitabu Marine Park visitors
- Where to pay
- Local community or tour coordinator on Taveuni
- Notes
Community reef experiences are best arranged ahead through local contacts or lodges because timing depends on weather, tide, and village availability.
Village, qoliqoli, or local reef access contributions
Usually per visit or per tour
- Amount
- Varies by village, resort, and activity
- Applies to
- Village visits, locally managed reefs, guided snorkeling, and some island landings
- Where to pay
- Local guide, village host, resort, or operator
- Notes
Carry small Fijian dollar notes and let your guide handle permissions. Do not assume a reef, beach, or island landing is public just because it is visible.