Travel Vaccination Advice for Fiji
Written by Real Travellers, Not Algorithms
Let’s cut straight to the chase. No, you do not need vaccinations for Fiji, except that a vaccine for yellow fever is required if you come from a yellow fever area. However, this guide to the vaccines recommended for entering Fiji goes through the current suggested vaccinations. In addition, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that travellers be covered with up-to-date vaccinations for diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella and polio when travelling anywhere in the world, including Fiji. In this guide, we go through the list of mandatory and recommended vaccinations for Fiji.
Just a side note: All our travel tips come from genuine experiences in Fiji, shared by our team of seasoned travel writers (not AI-generated content). Scroll down to learn more about who we are and our expertise in Fiji travel.
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What Vaccinations Do You Need to Enter Fiji?
If you are coming from an area infected with yellow fever, where you stayed overnight or longer within 10 days before arrival in Fiji, then you are required to provide evidence of a yellow fever vaccination. Otherwise, there are no other current vaccination mandates for entering Fiji. We list all the recommended vaccines for a visit to Fiji in the below guide.
© FijiPocketGuide.comRequired Vaccinations for Fiji
There is currently one vaccination required for travel to Fiji:
| 💉 Vaccine Name | 🦠 How Disease Spreads | 📋 Details |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever Vaccine | Mosquito-borne | If arriving from a yellow fever area, an International Health Certificate showing immunisation within the last 10 years is required. Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne disease. |
Do You Need a COVID-19 Vaccination to Enter Fiji?
“Effective 14 February 2023, international travellers arriving into Fiji by air or sea will no longer be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and travel insurance to enter Fiji.” – Fiji Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport.
In the event of any policy change, we will update this page as well as our full guide on What Documents Do I Need to Travel to Fiji? You can also check up-to-date COVID cases on the WHO website.
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© PexelsRecommended Vaccinations for Fiji
Despite the list of recommended vaccinations, the likelihood of visitors to Fiji getting an infectious disease is very slim, except for dengue fever (see in the “Health Issues to Be Aware of in Fiji” section below), which there is no vaccine for.
Regardless, it’s always a good idea to make sure your routine vaccinations are up-to-date (adults require boosters for some vaccines) and get the travel vaccinations that we list below to stay on the safe side. And we don’t just talk the talk; the Fiji Pocket Guide team all have their vaccinations up-to-date before setting off on a research trip.
Visit your travel clinic or GP 4-6 weeks before your trip to get up-to-date information on which vaccines are best to have for Fiji. When you get vaccines for you or your children, make sure to keep a record of them – many practices offer a “Travel Vaccination Passport”.
Travel Vaccinations for Fiji
| 💉 Vaccine Name | 🦠 How Disease Spreads | 📋 Details |
|---|---|---|
| Typhoid Vaccine | Food and water | There have been isolated outbreaks of typhoid in Fiji on Vanua Levu in recent years during the wet season (November–April). The vaccine typically lasts two years. |
| Hepatitis A Vaccine | Food and water | Most people recover completely from hepatitis A, and the vaccine is close to 100% protective. |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine | Blood and body fluids | Hepatitis B is more serious than hepatitis A. While treatment is complex, the vaccine is highly effective for prevention. |
| COVID-19 Vaccine | Airborne | While most of the Fijian population is vaccinated, COVID-19 can still be prevalent among travellers. Vaccination helps prevent or decrease symptoms. |
Routine Vaccinations
| 💉 Vaccine Name | 🦠 How Disease Spreads | 📋 Details |
|---|---|---|
| MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) Vaccine | Airborne | The MMR vaccine is given to children as routine in many countries. The vaccine is recommended to anyone unvaccinated. An adult booster is also recommended. |
| TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) Vaccine | Airborne and wounds | These diseases spread through the air and wounds. While routine for children, an adult booster is recommended, particularly for pertussis. |
| Polio Vaccine | Food and water | Polio spreads through food and water. The vaccine is routine for children in many countries, and a single adult booster is recommended. |
| Meningitis (Meningococcal) Vaccine | Airborne | Meningococcal disease, which causes meningitis, is an airborne disease with a past presence in Fiji. The vaccine is recommended for anyone unvaccinated or at increased risk. |
© FijiPocketGuide.comHealth Issues to Be Aware of in Fiji
While Fiji is safe for most travellers, there are a few slightly more common medical issues experienced in Fiji. Take a look at the list below of some that you need to be aware of. For more information on symptoms, see How to Keep Safe in Fiji.
Dengue Fever
Dengue fever is a mosquito-transmitted disease that has had a few outbreaks in Fiji in the past. While there is no vaccine for dengue fever, the best way to prevent it is to prevent day-biting mosquitos by staying in resorts that control mosquitos, wearing long-sleeved clothing and using insect repellent. See the 12 Ways to Avoid Mosquito Bites in Fiji for more prevention methods.
Heatstroke
Heatstroke is caused by long periods of sun exposure. It can be prevented by applying high-factor sunscreen every three hours, covering up exposed skin, staying in the shade at midday, and drinking plenty of water. Check out our recommended sunscreens in the 10 Best Environmentally-Friendly Sunscreens and 5 Best Sunscreens for Kids and Babies in Fiji.
E-coli (Traveller’s Diarrhoea)
E-coli is a virus resulting from contaminated food and water. Precautions to take include boiling water for at least 10 minutes if the water is not from a safe source and washing hands regularly. See more tips for making sure you have access to safe drinking water in our guide, Is the Water Safe to Drink in Fiji?
Ciguatera
Ciguatera is fish poisoning caused by eating reef fish that have eaten particular types of seaweed. Ways to prevent it include only eating the fish that the locals eat or avoiding eating reef fish altogether.
Get more tips for staying healthy in Fiji using our guide, How to Keep Safe in Fiji.
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© FijiPocketGuide.comFAQ About Vaccines for Fiji
Still haven’t had your question about vaccines for Fiji answered yet? Perhaps these frequently asked questions about vaccines for Fiji will help!
Do you need any vaccines to go to Fiji?
Yes, certain vaccines are recommended or required for travelling to Fiji. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommend vaccinations such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, and Yellow Fever, depending on your travel plans. It’s important to consult with a healthcare provider for the most current advice.
Do you need malaria tablets for Fiji?
Malaria is not a major concern in Fiji, so malaria tablets are generally not required for travellers. However, it’s advisable to take precautions against mosquito bites, as other mosquito-borne diseases like dengue fever are present. Use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants for protection, and follow more precautions outlined in the 10 Ways to Avoid Mosquito Bites in Fiji + How to Treat Bites.
Do I need a COVID test to enter Fiji?
Fiji has relaxed some of its COVID-19 travel restrictions, so you do not need a COVID test to enter Fiji.
What vaccinations are recommended for travel to Fiji?
For travel to Fiji, the following vaccinations are typically recommended: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Yellow Fever (if coming from a country with a risk of Yellow Fever), and routine vaccinations like measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, varicella (chickenpox), polio, and your yearly flu shot. Always consult with a healthcare professional for personalised advice based on your health history and travel itinerary.
More About Vaccines to Travel to Fiji and Other Health Tips
That’s it for our complete guide to the travel vaccinations for Fiji. Get more essential tips for your Fiji getaway in the following articles:
- The Best Time to Visit Fiji
- What to Medication to Pack in Your First Aid Kit for Fiji
- 30 Tips for Travelling in Fiji
- 30 Essential Tips for Travelling to Fiji With Children
- Do You Need a Visa to Visit Fiji?
Finally, check out The Complete Travel Guide to Fiji – the only travel guide to Fiji you’ll ever need.
Sources:
The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:
- Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
- Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
- Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
- Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
- Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
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