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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do South Africa citizens need a visa for Fiji?

Visa-free · 120 days

Citizens of South Africa can visit Fiji visa-free for up to 120 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

VISAXSJul 2026
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South Africa → Fiji
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South Africa vs Fiji: passport comparison

South Africa

61

visa-free countries

Global rank: #97 · mobility 111.5

Fiji

49

visa-free countries

Global rank: #103 · mobility 103.9
42

countries both South Africa and Fiji can enter visa-free together

South Africa + Fiji: passport compatibility

79%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where South Africa and Fiji travel together — by entry type:

42 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
28 both e-visa / eTA
63 both need a visa
41 access differs

Where South Africa and Fiji can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (42)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Argentina 90 days #44
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 180 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Brazil 90 days #43
Chile 90 days #45
Costa Rica 30 days #62
Dominica 21 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 90 days #83
Guatemala 90 days #73
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Israel 90 days #51
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Malawi 90 days #127
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Nicaragua 90 days #86
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Peru 180 days #57
Philippines 30 days #128
Russia 90 days #93
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Thailand 60 days #110
Tunisia 90 days #131
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139
Zimbabwe 90 days #147

How the entry rule changed: South Africa → Fiji

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The South Africa → Fiji rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the South Africa passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Fiji: good to know

Suva

Capital

Fijian Dollar (FJD)

Currency

Fiji Time (UTC+12)

Time zone

+679

Calling code

Where else South Africa goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Fiji

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 120 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do South Africa citizens need a visa for Fiji?
Citizens of South Africa can visit Fiji visa-free for up to 120 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can South Africa citizens stay in Fiji without a visa?
South Africa passport holders are allowed to stay up to 120 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — South Africa or Fiji?
The South Africa passport is stronger: 61 visa-free countries versus 49. Global rank: South Africa #97, Fiji #103.
Where can South Africa and Fiji citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 42 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Fiji?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between South Africa and Fiji?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

South Africa passport ranking

Where else the South Africa passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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