Fiji - Bio Security

Fiji Biosecurity Rules for Yachts

An advance declaration must be made at least 24 hours before the estimated time of arrival, in writing by e-mail to bhpu.nadi@gmail.com declaring the following:

• the destination seaport in Fiji and the estimated time of arrival of the vessel
• its immediate preceding port or place of call
• the proposed itinerary of the vessel until it leaves Fiji
• the presence of any live animal or live plant on the vessel
• any other matter relevant to facilitating biosecurity landing clearance of the yachts that is specified by BAF

The vessel master must complete a Master’s Declaration Form declaring all biosecurity risk items on board.   No live animals (such as pet cats or dogs), reptiles or birds of any kind or fresh meat, fruits and vegetables on board the yacht may be landed or taken ashore. The following items must be to declared to officials:

• Foods (tinned/packed), including meat, sausages, salami, ham, poultry, eggs, milk, butter, cheese, honey etc;
• Plants or parts of plants (live or dead) including vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, bulbs, flowers (fresh or dry), mushrooms, straw, bamboo or any other articles made of plant materials
• Animal products including feathers, fur/skin, shells, hatching eggs;
• Animals, reptiles, fish, birds (or parts thereof), alive or dead, stuffed or mounted;
• Soil or equipment used with animals of any kind or that has come in contact with soil;
• Biological specimens including vaccine cultures, blood or any other biological specimen; and
• Domesticated pets to be bonded and kept on board the vessel at all times (cats/dogs/birds etc).

Some of these items will not be permitted to be kept aboard the yacht for the duration of the visit in Fiji. What is allowed to stay aboard will be at the discretion of the Biosecurity officer at the time of inspection, depending on the risk they represent.

Poultry Products from New Zealand

Fiji has lifted the ban on bringing poultry products from New Zealand, which was implemented in December 2024.  It is now possible to bring poultry or poultry products into Fiji for personal use if certain requirements are met:

Personal Allowance (less than 10 kg):  Allowed per person, with valid supermarket receipt and commercial packaging showing purchase from New Zealand.  For more than 10kg see the Biosecurity Fiji website.

All poultry items must be in sealed, labeled commercial packs—not home-prepared or unpackaged goods.  Items that do not meet these conditions could be:

• Seized at the border
• Destroyed or re-exported at the importer’s expense

If you need assistance or have any questions about the requirements, contact:

• BAF Helpline: +679 331 2512
• info@baf.com.fj

Garbage disposal

The yachtmaster should also ensure that no refuse containing any animal, plant, animal product or plant product is discharged from the yacht into the sea while the yacht is in Fiji.

All refuse generated on the vessel is placed in a suitable leak-proof container, with a lid, and the container is securely fastened at all times and kept aboard the yacht. The refuse can only be removed from the yachts under the directions of the Biosecurity Officer.

Last updated:  July 2025