NZ Travel Advisory: Fiji Travel High Risk

Issued on 26 November 2006

There is high risk to your security in Suva and an increasing risk in Fiji. We recommend against non-essential travel to Fiji at this time.

There is an increasing risk of a military coup in Fiji.

Although the situation is currently calm, underlying tensions could result in rapid deterioration. The New Zealand Government will continue to seek assurances from the Fiji Military that the safety of New Zealanders will not be compromised, but we cannot guarantee safety if the situation deteriorates.

New Zealanders in Fiji should seek to avoid being caught up in any violence, including by avoiding demonstrations and large gatherings.

We recommend you monitor the media and this website, ensure you have appropriate insurance cover and that your travel documents are easily accessible.

This advice will be kept under review. A further escalation of the situation could result in a warning to avoid all travel to Fiji.

See our regional advice for the Pacific.

New Zealanders travelling or resident in Fiji are encouraged to record their details online at http://www.safetravel.govt.nz

New Zealand High Commission, Fiji

Contact details are:

Street address: Reserve Bank of Fiji Building, Pratt St, Suva, Fiji Postal address: PO Box 1378, Suva, Fiji Telephone: +679 331 1422 Fax: +679 330 0842 Email: nzhc@connect.com.fj Office hours: Mon – Fri 0830 – 1630 hrs

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