Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Fiji law
Cannabis laws in Taveuni follow Fiji’s national law. The rules here are set by the broader jurisdiction, and city-level differences are uncommon.
Cannabis is illegal for recreational and medical use. Possession or involvement with cannabis carries legal risk. Penalties may apply.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Illegal
- Possession: Illegal
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: No exemptions
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
After the coup in Fiji the military cracked down hard on growers and dealers. It got harder to find anyone selling. I heard of a few dealers being beaten and understood those to be isolated incidents, without backing from the leadership. I didn’t see the military go after foreigners. By then the soldiers had left Taveuni and the small local police force seemed pretty laid-back.
Where to Buy Marijuana
By 2007, under military rule, weed was hard to find. In Nadi and Suva I heard it called “Chimbi” around the malls and from people who knew the taxi drivers. In the general community it wasn’t well tolerated.
I used to pay FJ$2 a joint around Nadi. It was mostly sold as singles, and people could tell when you had no idea what to pay.
Marijuana Prices
On Taveuni I heard FJ$5 and up, or about FJ$50 for a bigger pack.
Types of Marijuana
Local homegrown, raised outdoors.
More Information
Say “bula” at a bar or a party. “Finding someone who knows someone who knows someone is the hardest part.” Plenty of people I met smoked, but most carried only the tiniest amount.