Bringing a Pet into Fiji

It is complicated and expensive to bring your pets into Fiji.  You may find you get conflicting advice from various ministries.  The rules change periodically and also depend on what country your animal is coming from.  The total cost varies; however, some people have estimated that it cost them as much as USD3,000 to bring a pet into the country.

Each animal coming into Fiji has to go via New Zealand, Australia or USA (e.g. Hawaii) in order for Fiji to accept the animal.  While in transit in one of these countries, your animal may have to follow the quarantine laws of that country.  Sometimes, this quarantine period can be months, while permits are approved.

Get advice from the vet and country you will be exporting your pet from.  You may also wish to get advice on importing your pet into Fiji, you may wish to contact either of the vets listed below. 

Other helpful resources

Biosecurity Authority of Fiji; info@baf.com.fj

Pet Travel

Acquiring a Pet when you are in Fiji

• Word of mouth

• Coffee shop noticeboards

• SPCA: 155 Foster Road, Walu Bay, Ph: 330-1266

Vets

• Veterinary Care (Fiji): Garden City, Grantham Road, Ph: 337-2212, 992-3648 vetcarefiji@connect.com.fj

• SPCA: 155 Foster Road, Walu Bay, Ph: 330-1266, Emergencies: 992-2634  

Taking a Pet out of Fiji

Exporting an animal from Fiji is equally complicated and expensive!  Veterinary Care (Fiji) will help you through the process for a fee.  The SPCA can also help with advice.

There is no rabies in Fiji. However, if you move on to a country after Fiji which does have rabies, your pet may be banned from entering certain countries in the future (e.g. Australia).