Travel insurance issues for Australians planning to holiday in Fiji have been sorted, says Australian High Commissioner John Feakes.
Speaking to The Fiji Times yesterday, he said the issue was partly addressed by the Australian government last week.
“They are able now to access health insurance as of last week, so that’s a key development but now I can confirm that people can access insurance now, travel insurance, health insurance,” Mr Feakes said.
According to Fiji’s Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Tourism, “travellers (foreign nationals travelling for holiday purpose) must have medical travel insurance with international coverage that covers COVID-19 before travelling”.
The ministry also said travellers coming from a Fiji Travel Partner country would not require any prior approval, however, those 12 years and above would be required to produce a negative RT-PCR test, taken no more than three days prior to the day of departure.
They ministry said travellers who previously tested positive within 90 days of travel to Fiji must provide proof of the isolation period served from a credible institution or produce a fit to fly certificate from a medical practitioner. If outside the 90 days, a negative result applies for a RT-PCR test.
“All travellers must produce proof of full vaccination. Only travellers who are under the age of 18 years will be exempt, provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who is vaccinated,” the MCTTT said.
“A 14-day waiting period prior to travel following full vaccination applies. Fiji COVID-19 recognised vaccines include AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson.
“Travellers must produce proof of minimum three nights pre-paid accommodation at a Care Fiji Commitment (CFC) certified property (hotel/resort) which must also include CFC certified ground transfers from the airport.”
