Do you need an International Driving Permit in Fiji?

Fiji and the road traffic conventions

Which vehicles your permit covers in Fiji

Fiji applies the vehicle classes set out by the 1949 Geneva Convention. Your permit only covers the classes that are already on your national licence, so a category you do not hold at home is not granted by the permit.

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

What each category covers under the 1949 Geneva Convention

What to carry when you drive in Fiji

An International Driving Permit never replaces your national licence. It is a standardised translation that local police and rental desks can read, and it is only valid alongside the licence it was issued against. Carry both, and keep your passport handy at rental pickup, since most rental companies ask to see all three before releasing a vehicle.

Our document reproduces your licence details across 12 languages in the booklet format the conventions describe, so an officer who reads none of them in your alphabet can still find your name, date of birth and vehicle classes:

• English
• French
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• Italian
• German
• Russian
• Arabic
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Thai
• Vietnamese

What the road rules say in Fiji

The UK Foreign Office advises that a foreign national licence is accepted in Fiji.

Traffic drives on

The left

Blood alcohol limit

Zero tolerance

Emergency services

general 911, police 911, ambulance 911, fire 911

Common questions about driving in Fiji

How long is an International Driving Permit valid in Fiji?

Up to 1 year. Fiji joined the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic on 31 October 1972 by succession, and that convention sets the maximum at 1 year from the date of issue, or until your national licence expires if that comes first.

Can I drive in Fiji on my national licence alone?

The UK Foreign Office states: "You can use a UK driving licence to drive in Fiji." Rules differ by the country that issued your licence and by how long you stay, so confirm with Fiji's road authority before you travel.

Which side of the road does Fiji drive on?

The left. If you normally drive on the right, take extra care at junctions and roundabouts for the first few days, and consider an automatic hire car so you are not also changing gear with the other hand.

What do I dial in an emergency in Fiji?

Reach general on 911, police on 911, ambulance on 911, fire on 911. The UK Foreign Office publishes these numbers for Fiji. Save them before you drive, since you will not want to be searching for them at the roadside.

What is the drink-drive limit in Fiji?

Fiji operates zero tolerance, so do not drink at all before driving. Penalties are typically far heavier than a fine.

Does the permit replace my driving licence in Fiji?

No. It is a translation of the licence you already hold and has no effect on its own. You must carry your original national licence with it at all times.