How Much “Duty-Free” Can You Bring into Fiji?
We’ve all been there: when you have some excess currency that you’d rather spend than convert, it’s easy to grab yourself something from the duty-free stores before leaving a country (and hopefully get a bargain). However, if your next destination is Fiji, then be aware that there is a limit to how much alcohol, tobacco products and other duty-free goods you can legally bring into the country. In this guide, we’ll go over the duty-free allowances for Fiji.
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How to Declare Your Duty-Free Goods When Arriving in Fiji
So, we’ve established there are allowances for the number of duty-free goods you can bring into Fiji, but how do they check?
First, you will be asked to declare any duty-free goods on your Fiji Passenger Arrival Card, which you receive on your flight or cruise into Fiji. You may then be asked by an Immigration/Customs Officer on arrival into Fiji how much alcohol or tobacco products you have with you. Finally, your luggage will be x-rayed when going through Biosecurity.
Note that you only need to declare the duty-free goods that you are bringing into Fiji if they exceed the allowance (see below for the Fiji duty-free allowance). If you are unsure, it’s best to declare them anyway. Not declaring your goods could result in an FJ$400 fine.
Find out more about what else you need to declare in What to Declare When Arriving in Fiji.
© FijiPocketGuide.comDuty-Free Allowances for Fiji
Each passenger arriving in Fiji is entitled to a certain amount of duty-free goods. Here is a quick breakdown of allowances for duty-free goods each passenger can bring into Fiji.
Fiji Duty-Free Allowance for Alcohol
Each passenger of 18 years old and over can bring the following quantities of duty-free alcoholic beverages into Fiji, provided they are for personal use and not for sale:
Fiji Duty-Free Allowance for Tobacco, Cigarettes and Cigars
Each passenger of 18 years old and over can bring the following quantities of duty-free tobacco, cigarettes and/or cigars into Fiji, provided they are for personal use and not for sale:
Other Duty-Free Allowances
Each passenger may also bring duty-free goods into Fiji, other than alcohol and tobacco, as long as the combined value of the goods does not exceed FJ$1,000.
For more details on the duty-free allowance for the Fiji, see the official government source, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service.
© FijiPocketGuide.comTourist VAT Refund Scheme in Fiji
It may come as no surprise that there is the opportunity to buy duty-free goods on arrival and departure from Fiji at Nadi International Airport. What you might not know is that you can buy duty-free goods in Fiji as part of the Tourist VAT Refund Scheme as long as you buy from a licensed retailer and meet the following conditions:
- Spend a minimum of FJ$500 (including VAT) in any of the scheme-approved retailers.
- The goods are taken out of Fiji within two months of purchase.
- The goods are with you in your check-in baggage or carry-on luggage.
- The goods are unused and non-consumable; in other words, they do not include services or consumables like accommodation, transport, meals, liquor or cigarettes.
- The retailer has attached a refund form to the tax invoices.
Be sure to ask retailers if they are on the refund scheme and, if so, to attach a refund form to your receipts. Note that the retail assistant will ask for your passport.
Learn more about the Tourist VAT Refund Scheme on the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service website, which includes a list of approved retailers.
© FijiPocketGuide.comDuty-Free Shopping in Fiji
Visitors to Fiji have the opportunity to enjoy duty-free shopping at two main retailers: Tappoo and Prouds. These stores offer a wide range of products at competitive prices, making them popular destinations for travellers looking to grab a bargain.
The Tappoo Group operates duty-free outlets at both Nadi International Airport and Nausori International Airport. Their flagship store is located in the Departures Area of Nadi International Airport, where shoppers can find an extensive selection of products. Tappoo’s offerings include:
- Leading brands of fragrances and cosmetics
- Watches
- Portable consumer electronics (cameras, headphones, etc.)
- Liquor
- Fashion and travel accessories
- Sportswear
- Luggage
Prouds Duty-Free Stores can also be found at Nadi International Airport, where they showcase an impressive array of world-renowned brands. Visitors can expect to find great deals on:
- Jewellery
- Cosmetics
- Souvenirs
- Liquor
Both Tappoo and Prouds offer an exceptional range of products from globally recognised brands, ensuring that travellers can find high-quality items at duty-free prices. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift, a special treat for yourself, or want to take advantage of duty-free savings, these stores provide ample shopping opportunities before departing Fiji.
© FijiPocketGuide.comDuty-Free Allowances for Other Countries
When buying duty-free goods in Fiji that you intend to take home with you remember that there are duty-free allowances when arriving in other countries too. Here is a quick list of the duty-free allowances for alcohol and tobacco products for countries with direct flights to Fiji.
Duty-Free Allowances for Countries with Direct Flights from Fiji
The list is formatted in the following way: Country – Age restriction for alcohol and tobacco goods, Alcohol allowance, Tobacco allowance.
More About Duty-Free Allowances for Fiji
That’s it for our complete guide to the duty-free allowances for Fiji. Find out more about what you can and cannot bring to Fiji in the following guides:
- Arriving in Fiji: Airport Customs, Biosecurity & the Arrival Process
- What to Declare When Arriving in Fiji
- Taking Food to Fiji: What You Need to Know
Finally, make your arrival into Fiji a seamless one with our Arriving at Nadi Airport, Fiji: A Step-by-Step Guide.
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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