Knowing export rules is crucial for all travelers, even if you're not traveling for business. While many focus on import regulations, export rules are equally important and can differ significantly.
Export rules govern what you can and cannot take with you when leaving Fiji. Before leaving Fiji make sure to check the allowance and limits for the next things:
- Alcohol and tobacco
- Currency
- Cultural artifacts
- Plants, fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products
Check the information below to be sure that you are complying with Fiji customs regulations. If you are looking for the import rules visit the Import regulations page.
Export regulations in Fiji
Items Free to Export
- Personal belongings.
Prohibited Items
The following are goods which cannot be taken out of the country:
- Dangerous drugs.
Restricted Items
These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to departure:
- All birds and their derivative products.
- All reptiles, live cattle, amphibians, bats, and the Fiji Gos Hawk require a licence to export issued the Permanent Secretary for Primary Industries.
- Whales teeth.
- Protected species and products protected under CITES. A permit is required for export.
- Fijian cultural goods require a licence issued by the Permanent Secretary for Housing and Urban Affairs.
- Arms and ammunition require a police permit for export.
- Objects of archaeological or palaeontological interest require an export permit issued by the Board of Trustees established under the Fiji Museum Act.
- Currency in excess of FJ$5000 in foreign currency equivalent or FJ$500 must be declared.
- FJ$10,000 or more in Fijian currency or foreign currency equivalent must complete a Border Cash Reporting Form. Please refer to Customs Officer at the point of departure.
For further information, please visit the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service.
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