Coronavirus COVID-19 - Travel Information

• RT-PCR Test

A SARS-CoV-2 virus genome test (list of approved tests) has to be carried out by all travelers from 6 years old in a health authority center (hospital, clinic, medical centre, Covid-19 testing Center, or medical analysis laboratory) within three days before the flight to Tahiti (at the passenger’s expense).

Ex: If the flight departs on a Monday at 11pm, the passenger needs to take the test the preceding Friday.

The results of this test must be negative and will need to be presented to airline staff upon check-in prior to boarding the flight to French Polynesia.

No boarding will be allowed if the test is positive.

• Sanitary entry form online (Etis.pf)

After obtaining the negative test results, each adult must fill out a digital Sanitary entry form online on the dedicated platform (Etis.pf) mainly agreeing to:

• Respect the prevention measures and all health safety instructions issued by the authorities of French Polynesia for the pre-boarding phase, during the flight,  disembarkation and throughout the stay;
• Call the emergency health line at 40 455 000 in case of cough, fever or respiratory difficulty. If the traveler feels any sign of distress, they should dial “15” (emergency services);
• Submit to the health surveillance system established by the government of French Polynesia which, among other health protocols, mandates a self-test for the SARS-CoV-2 virus 4 days after arrival French Polynesia;
• Have travel insurance or personally assume all expenses related to cost of care including hospitalization, confinement, or repatriation, should the visitor fall ill during their stay;
• Provide information about the stay in French Polynesia (except for residents) : itinerary, inter-island transport, accommodation (e-mail contacts / telephone / dates of stay).

The Sanitary entry form is to be completed online on the dedicated digital platform ETIS.pf [Electronic Travel Information System].

Once completed a receipt with an ETIS number will be issued by email;

A printout of this receipt must be presented upon check-in together with the test results in order to be able to board the flight to French Polynesia and  both documents will need to be presented upon arrival at Tahiti’s Faa’a international airport.

The  printout receipt of the health engagement form is to be kept with the traveler at all times and in all places during their stay in French Polynesia.

In order to find a certified Covid19 Testing facility, you may want to check the following web sites :

• For the United States : California Los Angeles

• Application of International Air Transport Association (IATA) travel health protocol will be applied (at airports and on board the plane);
• Wearing mask during the flight.

• Wearing a mask (from the age of 11 years old) is :
  • recommended in enclosed public places and establishments;
  • mandatory in water taxis/ferry transportation, airplanes, public ground transport, airports and ferry terminals. Failure to comply with these requirements is punishable by a fine of up to €745.820.
• Respecting prevention measures at all times and in all places;
• In case of a change of itinerary, travelers should update the “itinerary” part of their file on the Etis.pf website;
• In addition to the test required prior to departure, a self-test provided by French Polynesia, will need to be carried out on the fourth day after arrival in the destination. An envelope will be given to each traveler upon their arrival at the airport. This test consists of an oral and nasal swab, to be self-performed at the date indicated on the envelope containing a self-test kit with instructions and an information note.

• Self-diagnosis of visitors: in case of doubt on the traveler’s state of health (fever and/or flu symptoms), they are required to contact the reception of their accommodations and/or call directly to (+689) 40 455 000. If they feel any sign of distress, they should dial “15” (emergency services);
• Depending on the diagnosis made by the Health Authorities, follow their instructions which may include isolation measures and / or carrying out an additional RT-PCR test.

If you have already booked your stay in The Islands Of Tahiti, we recommend that you consult the website of your airline company:

• Aircalin
• Air France
• Air New Zealand
• Air Tahiti
• Air Tahiti Nui
• French Bee
• Hawaiian Airlines
• LATAM
• United

Any travelers coming from a region outside of French Polynesia by sea must :

1. Register with the authorities (DPAM) of French Polynesia;
2. Make a maritime declaration of health in accordance with international health regulations;
3. Present a negative result of the RT-PCR test, carried out in the three clear days prior to departure from the last port of call, or, for pleasure boats, have spent more than 14 days for a crew composed of one or 28 days at sea for a crew composed of more persons respectively. The date of departure from the last port of call shall be certified, on request, by presentation of the document of exit from the port of origin or “clearance”.

As an exception to 3., any person wishing to land in French Polynesia must carry out, at his own expense, a RT PCR test. Only persons producing a negative result are authorized to disembark.

If the conditions are not met, all passengers and crew members of the same ship must submit to a quarantine measure carried out on board the ship stationed, if necessary, in a dedicated area. The duration of the quarantine is 14 days from the day the vessel is parked or anchored in French Polynesia. The vessel shall fly the quarantine flag.

Cruises ship already in Tahiti are restarting their operations early July with the local market only. International cruising guidelines are to be updated soon with the reopening of our international borders, without any compulsory quarantine upon arrival, starting July 15th.

Consult the website of your cruise company:

• Aranui
• Paul Gauguin

• World Health Organization
• High Commission of the French Republic in French Polynesia
• Presidency of French Polynesia
• Health Department

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