Fiji Embassy for the U.S. - Address / Phone Number

Fiji Embassy in United States

Address: 2000 M Street, NW, Suite 710, Washington D.C. 20036
City: Washington (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT -5 hours)
Tel.: (202) 466-8320
Fax: (202) 466-8325
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00 - 16.00 (by appointment only)

Fiji citizens residing in the US, Canada or Mexico should register with the Embassy.  Through registration, the Embassy can more accurately gauge the number and location of Fiji citizens in the event that an emergency situation necessitates the rapid dissemination of vital information.

Fiji citizens traveling in the US, Canada or Mexico should be aware that the Embassy can only provide a very basic safety net for travelers in difficulty. Travelers need to be aware that Fiji citizens who enter a foreign state become subject to its laws and are legally accountable for acts they commit on its territory. In the event of a Fiji citizen finding him or herself in difficulty, Fiji Embassy Officers will seek to ensure that Fiji citizens receive the benefit of the same laws, administration, protection and means of redress which the foreign state affords its own subjects.

If one do happen to encounter serious problems while he/she is in the US, Canada or Mexico, you should seek the assistance of the Fiji Embassy. However, there are very clear limits to what the Fiji Embassy can do.

The Fiji Embassy can assist with the following:

• Issue emergency travel documents
• Provide assistance in the case of an accident, serious illness, or death to arrange for next of kin to be informed.
• Provide a list of doctors and lawyers.
• Visit you in jail, if you are arrested, if you so request and arrange for your family to be informed, if you wish.
• Help you during emergencies, such as natural disasters.

The Embassy doesn't provide assistance with the following:

• Arrange any of your travel or hotel bookings.
• Pay your hotel, medical, or any other bills or become involved in disputes about these expenses.
• Provide funds to pay your legal costs or fines.
• Get you out of jail.
• Represent you at legal proceedings or give legal advice.
• Obtain special treatment for you in jail, or hospital, or in any dealings you might have with local authorities.
• Obtain work or a work permit for you.

US citizens when landing in the Fiji Islands are exempted from obtaining a visa before entering the Fiji Islands.

Please note that the total period of validity of a Fiji Passport is ten years from the original date of issue. It is the responsibility of all passport holders to renew their passport prior to expiry. Applications for all Fiji Passports are processed by the Immigration Department in Suva, Fiji. Please note that the Fiji Embassy in Washington D.C., the Permanent Mission of Fiji to the United Nations in New York or any of the Fiji Missions abroad currently do not accept or issue passport application.

NOTE: International Money Order or International Bank Draft payable in Fijian dollars for the prescribed fees can be obtained from your local bank.