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Fiji

Soft-coral passes, manta islands, shark conservation dives, and village-fringed reefs across the South Pacific

Updated Apr 26, 2026 • 38 sources

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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 operatorspecific 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.