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This is the official website of the Australian High Commission in Fiji.

The Australian High Commissioner to the Republic of Fiji is the official representative of the Australian Government in Fiji and is Australia's Permanent Representative to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.

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24-hour Consular Support

Need emergency consular assistance? Please call any time, any day:

+61 2 6261 3305 from overseas
1300 555 135 from within Australia
+61 421 269 080 for SMS

You can also call the Australia High Commission in Suva, Fiji during local business hours on (679) 338 2211 or email consular.suva@dfat.gov.au

To learn more about what we can and cannot do, please refer to the Consular Services Charter.

Latest News

2018 Victorian State Election

The Victorian State Election will be held on Saturday 24 November 2018. The Australian High Commission in Fiji (in Suva) will offer early voting services during business hours from Monday 12 November to Friday 23 November 2018. The High Commission will be closed on Election Day (24 November).

All eligible Victorians on the electoral roll are required to vote. If you are overseas, there are a number of ways to cast your vote prior to election day.

By Post

From Wednesday 31 October you can apply for a ballot paper to be emailed to you via Victorian Electoral Commission website

Apply for a ballot paper to be emailed to you
Print and complete the ballot paper
Post the ballot paper to the Australia using the envelope provided

Deadline: Postal votes must be post marked on or before 6:00pm on Election Day, 24 November 18 (Victorian time) and received in Australia no later than 6:00pm 30 November 18 (Victorian time) to be included in the count

In Person

In person early voting services will be offered at the Australian High Commission in Fiji.

Dates: Monday 12 November - Friday 23 November 2018 (weekdays only)

Time: 9.00am to 12.00pm

Public Holidays: We will be closed on 14 November for the Fiji General Election.

Note: We strongly recommend those who wish to vote in person visit the High Commission from Thursday 15 November. We expect VEC ballot papers will have arrived by this date.

Further information is available at the Victorian Electoral Commission website.

Passport service

Is your passport lost or stolen in Fiji?

Report the loss or theft online
Contact the Australia High Commission in Suva (contact details above) during local business hours
Call the Australian Passport Information Service on 131 232 from within Australia.
Seek more information on the Australian Passports Office website.

Applying for a passport?

For passport information including applying for or renewing your passport, visit www.passports.gov.au.
Passport appointment bookings (available between 08:30am - 12:00pm weekdays, except Public Holidays) are required to lodge a passport application. Clients should not attend the High Commission without an appointment. Appointments are booked online.
Passport fees for 2018 are listed here.

Need to book a Consular, Passport or Notorial Service?

Appointment bookings

Passport appointment bookings (available between 08:30am - 12:00pm weekdays, except for Public Holidays) are required for the lodgement of passport applications. Clients should not attend the High Commission without an appointment. Appointments are booked online. Appointments are also required for some consular and notarial services.

Travel advice

Need information on visiting or living in Fiji or Tuvalu? Read the Australian Government’s:

Travel advice for Fiji and Tuvalu
Smartraveller bulletins on special issues and events
Tips for travellers

We encourage all Australian travellers and expatriates in Fiji and Tuvalu to:

REGISTER your travel or residency plans
SUBSCRIBE to travel advice updates – stay notified!
INSURE yourself and all your belongings

Registering with the Australian High Commission in Fiji is very important. This information will help us to contact or find you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or family emergency. It may also be used to pass other information to you such as important travel advice updates, notice of elections and information on other matters relevant to travellers and expatriates.

Living in country

Former residents

A gateway to information about Australian benefits, payments and services.

Returning to Australia

Handy information for Australians or residents returning from a holiday or moving back to Australia.