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BrittanyNiles
  5/26/2013 02:35 EST

Hello...

I am new to this forum and am hoping to get advice from people who have relocated from the US to Fiji. I have been doing a lot of research and am leaning toward the Coral Coast area in Viti Levu.

I am a yoga teacher and hope to secure a job as an instructor at a resort before I relocate.

I would appreciate any feedback on good places to live in the area, prices, crime rate, shopping, etc.

Thank you!!

bpinmn
  5/27/2013 10:02 EST

I lived in Fiji for about 6 weeks so cannot qualify for much advice but I am thinking of spending winters over there. Many people have paved the way for us! Good advice on these forums. Where are you moving from?>?

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Narata4Me
  5/28/2013 03:06 EST

Just a reply about moving to Fiji, I lived in Narata Village which is in the Sigatoka Valley for 6 months a few years ago. Sigatoka town is where you will shop, bank and get most things you need. I couldnt work in Fiji so did community things in the Village to keep busy. Its difficult to find a rental before you leave, once you get there more options open with housing. I absolutely loved Fiji & all the people in the village I got to know and have visited for many years, I plan to retire back there one day too!! Good luck - Lynda

BrittanyNiles
  5/28/2013 16:38 EST

Hi! Thank you for the reply! I have been receiving very encouraging feedback about the villages and friendliness of the people in Fiji. I am planning on flying there to look at everything and then will hopefully find a suitable place to live. Maybe we will run into each other on the island one day! Thanks for your advice!

BrittanyNiles
  5/31/2013 04:26 EST

@bpinmn I am moving from California. I am very excited but also scared because I have never lived outside the USA!

bpinmn
  5/31/2013 06:41 EST

WOW, very exciting! The one thing that I love so much about Fiji is the people. But also while being there, the country is so polluted. I saw people come out of a store open something, throw it on the ground.
I wish you the best, and I may not be that far behind you:)
Keep us all posted on your progress!
BP

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TahoeJoe
  8/12/2013 09:51 EST

Id like to invest in a yoga studio...and semi-retire on an exotic island. Looking at options worldwide. When are you planning on leaving?

We should talk. Do you have skype?

Joe

girlgirl
  8/12/2013 16:53 EST

Hi Brittany,

We are moving to Fiji from the US as well in the next 2 months. Do you have a date when you will be arriving? I would like to connect with you and see business opp. regarding yoga in Fiji.

girlgirl
  8/12/2013 16:55 EST

Hi Joe,

Are you a yoga instructor? I am interested in yoga business as well. Are you planning to visit Fiji any time soon?

girlgirl
  8/12/2013 17:07 EST

Are you still planning to move to Fiji?
I am moving to Fiji in a few months from the US as well.

Leannegoff
  8/21/2013 03:59 EST

Hi there
If you end up in the Nadi area we have a studio to rent that is suitable for yoga.
Thanks
Leanne

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BrittanyNiles
  9/9/2013 23:44 EST

Hello everyone! Delayed response on my end - sorry about that!

I sent PM's to a few of you who responded. I'm very interested in making connections and bringing yoga to Fiji!

Namaste.

DjRyan
  10/16/2013 08:50 EST

I am flying to Nadi on Oct 26 because my girlfriend is in the peace corps. I have found it extremely difficult to try and plan an extended stay there. I went ahead and got my TEFL certificate hoping some sort of work would pop up. Worse comes to worse I have a work visa for New Zealand.

mistimayhem
  3/16/2014 03:21 EST

you can't work in fiji unless you have a work visa. they won't even allow you to volunteer unless YOU pay- it's ridiculous. I lived here for 9 months with my husband, and was unable to work the entire time.

BlueLagoon13
  3/16/2014 10:41 EST

It is easy and inexpensive to setup a sole trader business (us$1600) which gives you work permit and 3 year visa.

Let me know if you need assistance.



Alex

drdarling
  3/28/2014 01:29 EST

Hi, we too are considering moving to fiji and have gotten conflicting info. I am a US medical doctor and my partner wants to set up a B&B or health retreat. So $1600 US gets you a....business license to start any business there! And gives you a 3 year work visa?

Also, is it really that polluted with litter? That surprises me. We will be spending 3 weeks there in May. Looking for land and housing to purchase as well as a place for me to practice medicine, either solo or to be hired in a clinic. I do primarily holistically medicine. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Tracy

BulaKerlara
  7/27/2014 20:22 EST

I think litter is a better definition---In the cities -- countryside may be better as they burn or compost their garbage. Of course bottles & aluminum is recycled. Some people are coming directly from India as Itenerate cane farmers. Just remember you are in a poor third world country. I love Fiji and have been there 4 times now. The native Fijians are very friendly, lovely people. I want to retire there from the USA. I'm just investigating the tax consequences and Social Security income.

christine5
  11/18/2014 14:48 EST

Hi to all people relocating:
Consider going to the Northern Islands. They are the most beautiful area. Taveuni in particular is unspoilt and clean. Suggest you look at the South end. Also Savu Savu is really special. Both places quite different to Viti Levu in terms of tropical terrain. More like Hawaii in the old days. I have been travelling there every year for 35 years. I have my place there for the Australian winter - it is wonderful.

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