Deciding where to go during a trip to Fiji is not only about picking a beautiful beach resort.
There are over 330 islands in the South Pacific area that provide tourists with different options and require thinking about the safety of each destination.
The country has a Level 1 travel advisory from the U.S. State Department, placing it in the lowest risk category.
American visitors also receive visa-free stays of up to four months. By comparison, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain carry Level 2 advisories.
Petty theft remains a concern in Fiji
Meanwhile, crime figures offer additional context. Fiji recorded a 14% decrease in overall crime in May 2025 compared with May 2024, according to the national police.
Authorities have, however, continued to report drug-related offenses. Of 215 cases recorded during the month, 195 involved marijuana and 20 involved methamphetamine.
A separate report by The Fiji Times cited 20,384 recorded offenses, many associated with drug activity amid stricter government enforcement.
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad urged the public to view the figures in context, saying:
“It was imperative that members of the public understood that these statistics were not as alarming.”
Petty theft remains a consideration, particularly in nightlife areas, while violent crime involving tourists is uncommon.
Travelers planning a visit often weigh these factors alongside accommodation, activities and transport when choosing an island.
For a closer look at Fiji’s holiday options, traveler experiences offer useful insight into which islands have earned reputations as comfortable and safe places to visit.
Fiji strengthens China tourism ties with new partnerships and flight connections
The news comes as Fiji steps up its China tourism push with new travel collaborations and flight connections.
Fiji is strengthening its efforts to attract Chinese holidaymakers through closer travel industry partnerships and expanded airline connections, following a three-city tourism roadshow across China.
The Tourism Fiji Greater China Roadshow visited Xiamen, Chongqing, and Lijiang in Yunnan, from Oct. 26.
Eighteen Fijian tourism businesses participated, meeting more than 300 Chinese travel trade representatives and 20 media delegates.
The programme focused on developing holiday packages suited to Chinese travelers and building commercial relationships between airlines, hotels, resorts, and local travel agencies.
According to Tourism Fiji CEO Dr. Paresh Pant, the organization wanted to turn growing awareness of the destination into actual bookings through stronger partnerships and more targeted marketing.
“China remains an important strategic market for Fiji’s long-term tourism growth. Our focus is not simply on attracting greater awareness of Fiji, but on converting that interest into travel demand and tangible opportunities for our industry. This requires a deeper understanding of Chinese travellers, stronger trade partnerships, compelling travel products and more localised marketing.”
China ranked as Fiji’s fourth-largest international visitor market, with 23,421 arrivals recorded between January and September 2026. This represented a 5.86% increase compared with the same period last year.
Tourism Fiji is also working with digital platforms including Douyin and Fliggy to connect online travel inspiration with itinerary planning and bookings.
Its AI travel planner, developed with Douyin, is intended to help users explore personalized Fiji trips.
