Embassy of the Republic of Fiji in the United States
Washington D.C. — Honorary Consulates in Los Angeles & San Francisco
Washington, DC 20036
📠 +1 (202) 466-8325
🕘 Mon–Fri: 09:00–17:30 (by appointment)
Artesia, Los Angeles, CA 90701
🕘 Mon–Fri: by appointment
Honorary Consul: Mr. Vinod K. Bhindi
South San Francisco, CA 94080
🕘 Mon–Fri: by appointment
Honorary Consul: Mr. Jay Singh (Ganendra Mangal Singh)
📠 +1 (212) 687-4130
The Embassy in Washington D.C. also serves as Fiji’s official mission to Canada. New York hosts Fiji’s UN Permanent Mission.
The Fijian Mission in the United States
The Embassy of the Republic of Fiji in the United States is the official diplomatic representation of Fiji on American soil, located in Washington D.C. It handles all diplomatic, consular, trade, and cultural affairs between the Republic of Fiji and the United States. The Embassy is also accredited to Canada, making it Fiji’s primary diplomatic mission in North America.
Fiji maintains two honorary consulates in the United States — in Los Angeles and South San Francisco — to serve the large Fijian diaspora communities on the West Coast. These honorary consulates provide limited consular assistance and community support, but full consular services are provided exclusively by the Embassy in Washington D.C.
Opening Hours
| Office | Days | Hours | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy — Washington D.C. | Monday – Friday | 09:00 – 17:30 | By appointment |
| Honorary Consulate — Los Angeles | Monday – Friday | On request | By appointment |
| Honorary Consulate — San Francisco | Monday – Friday | On request | By appointment |
| Weekends & U.S./Fijian public holidays | — | — | Closed |
Consular Services
The Embassy of Fiji in Washington D.C. provides a full range of consular services to Fijian nationals residing in or visiting the United States, as well as to American and third-country nationals requiring Fijian documentation or visas.
U.S.–Fiji Bilateral Relations
The United States and the Republic of Fiji have maintained diplomatic relations since Fiji’s independence in 1970. Fiji is the largest and most developed of the Pacific Island nations, and it serves as a key regional hub for diplomacy, commerce, and humanitarian operations in the South Pacific.
Security & Defence
Fiji has a long tradition of contributing troops to UN peacekeeping missions worldwide, which the U.S. strongly supports. The two countries cooperate on maritime security in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, and disaster response. Fiji hosts regional coordination centres for Pacific humanitarian operations.
Trade & Investment
The United States is one of Fiji’s significant trading partners. Key exports from Fiji to the U.S. include bottled water (particularly the Fiji Water brand), garments, sugar, and fish products. U.S. investment in Fiji spans tourism, hospitality, and the beverage industry.
Climate & Environment
As a Pacific Island nation on the front lines of climate change, Fiji has been a leading international voice on climate action. The U.S. and Fiji cooperate on climate resilience, ocean conservation, and sustainable development, with the U.S. providing technical and financial assistance for adaptation programmes.
People & Diaspora
A significant Fijian diaspora community is established in the United States, particularly in California, Washington D.C., and the Pacific Northwest. The Embassy actively supports this community through cultural events, education programmes, and community outreach, maintaining strong people-to-people ties between the two nations.
About the Republic of Fiji
Geography and population
Fiji is an archipelago of more than 330 islands located in the South Pacific Ocean, approximately 2,000 miles northeast of New Zealand and 3,100 miles southwest of Hawaii. Of its islands, around 110 are permanently inhabited. The two main islands are Viti Levu — home to the capital Suva and the main international airport at Nadi — and Vanua Levu. Fiji’s population stands at approximately 900,000 people, comprising indigenous Fijians (iTaukei), Indo-Fijians, and smaller communities of other Pacific Island and Asian descent.
Government and international standing
Fiji is a parliamentary republic and a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Pacific Islands Forum, and the Non-Aligned Movement. English is one of the three official languages alongside iTaukei and Fiji Hindi, making Fiji one of the most accessible Pacific Island destinations for American visitors and business travellers. The country’s currency is the Fijian Dollar (FJD).
Time zone and getting there from the U.S.
Fiji operates on UTC+12 (Fiji Standard Time), placing it approximately 16–19 hours ahead of U.S. time zones depending on the season. Direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nadi (NAN) take approximately 10 hours. Fiji Airways operates non-stop services from Los Angeles, while connections through Sydney, Auckland, or Honolulu are available from other U.S. cities.
Planning a Trip to Europe After Fiji?
Many travellers combine a visit to Fiji with a stopover or onward journey to Europe. If you are a U.S. citizen or a Fijian national planning to travel to European countries in the Schengen Area, be aware that a new entry requirement is coming into effect: the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System). Similar in principle to the U.S. ESTA, the ETIAS is an electronic pre-travel authorisation that must be obtained before boarding a flight to Europe. It covers tourism, business, and transit stays of up to 90 days and will be valid for three years once approved. Although it does not replace the existing visa exemption for eligible nationalities, it will be a mandatory additional step before departure. For full details on eligibility, cost, and how to apply, visit etias-eu.net.
