Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Immigration
Intervention Categories: International travel measures
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Permenant Secretary – Mr. Yogesh J. Karan
Overview: As the Fijian Government continues to closely monitor the global COVID-19 pandemic, its existing travel restrictions have been widened to cover all foreign nationals who have been present in Spain within 14
days of their intended travel to Fiji. From 18 March 2020, Fiji’s borders will be closed to all foreign nationals who have been present in mainland China, South Korea, Italy, Iran or Spain within 14 days of their intended travel to Fiji.
Full details here: https://www.fiji.gov.fj/getattachment/af5d4baa-8b8e-4979-a399-f84c093052a4/Statement-from-The-Department-of-Immigration-V3-18.aspx
Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government
Evidence/Justification: As the Fijian Government continues to closely monitor the global COVID-19 pandemic, its existing travel restrictions have been widened to cover all foreign nationals who have been present in Spain within 14 days of their intended travel to Fiji. From 18 March 2020, Fiji’s borders will be closed to all foreign nationals who have been present in mainland China, South Korea, Italy, Iran or Spain within 14 days of their intended travel to Fiji.
Additionally, all international air passengers will continue to be checked with handheld temperature scanners prior to entering the country, and their travel history and health status will be screened by border agents.
As announced by the Honourable Prime Minister, preparations are underway to introduce thermal scanners at our international airports. Cruise ships are not permitted to berth anywhere in Fiji. Government ministers, permanent secretaries, civil servants and statutory body staff members are not permitted to travel overseas barring exceptionally critical
circumstances. International events have been banned and overseas guests
are not permitted to participate in local events.